Japan's AI Sovereignty Push: Tokyo Moves to Counter China's AI Dominance

Japan has since 2025 pursued a deliberate strategy to develop domestic AI capabilities, aiming to reduce reliance on foreign (particularly Chinese) AI technologies. The article highlights Tokyo's proactive policy shift toward AI self-sufficiency, though specific measures and their effectiveness remain unclear. This matters as it signals a broader geopolitical tech decoupling trend in Asia, potentially reshaping AI supply chains and standards.