North Asia
AI policy coverage for North Asian countries including Japan, South Korea, and Mongolia
North Asia: Diverse Models of Structured Governance
Exploring AI governance and policy frameworks in Japan, South Korea, China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan.
South Korea: Building a Legal Base for a Data-Driven Economy
South Korea is developing a rights-based governance framework anchored in privacy protection, fairness, and algorithmic accountability.
China: Structured Regulation with a Focus on Safety and Control
China operates one of the world’s most comprehensive governance regimes, combining data protection, algorithm registration, and content oversight to ensure safe and accountable technology development.
Hong Kong: Global Alignment Through Data and Ethics Governance
Hong Kong aligns international privacy principles with local accountability frameworks, bridging global ethics and regional compliance.
Japan: Principles-Led Governance with Strong Industry Input
Japan’s approach to governance relies on voluntary principles and industry partnership, promoting accountability, safety, and fairness without rigid regulation.
Mongolia: Laying the Foundations for Digital Governance and Data Protection
Mongolia is building its digital governance base through privacy law, national digital strategies, and early moves toward responsible use of automated systems.
Taiwan: Draft AI Act Balancing Innovation and Accountability
Taiwan is developing a comprehensive AI governance law that combines accountability, transparency, and proportional oversight.