US and China can again find common ground – in AI’s risks

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Bernard ChanFebruary 19, 2026 at 01:30 PM

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At the Asia Leaders Series forum in Zurich, Switzerland, discussions on US-China rivalry took an unexpected turn. A former diplomat suggested that periods of international strain are normal and recalled the US and China finding common ground in 1972 due to a shared concern: the Soviet Union. This prompted a discussion on whether a similar shared concern could align Washington and Beijing today. The forum, held before the World Economic Forum meeting, aimed to foster candid exchange between Europe and Asia on global challenges. The key question explored was what, if anything, could play the role of a shared adversary to encourage cooperation between the US and China.

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