China: Cyberspace Administration published Initiative on Deepening China-ASEAN Cooperation on Digital Governance including commitments regarding AI regulatory framework

On 4 December 2025, the Cyberspace Administration of China published the Initiative on Deepening China-ASEAN Cooperation on Digital Governance, including commitments regarding the AI regulatory framework. The initiative, put forward in September 2025, aims to strengthen communication, exchanges, and practical cooperation regarding AI. Areas of focus include responding to potential risks, standardising security governance, and formulating policies, laws, and regulations related to AI security governance to prevent misuse of AI technologies. The initiative also encourages Chinese AI companies, universities, research institutions, and industrial associations to foster exchanges and cooperation with their ASEAN counterparts. This collaboration intends to promote interoperability and compatibility of sector-specific standards and facilitate the sharing of knowledge, best practices, and experience.