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<Abstract>This paper attempts at exploring the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and its related Critical Technologies on US-China trade diplomacy. As both nations accelerate their AI development, competition over technological supremacy in these AI technologies, particularly concerning advanced computing hardware (semiconductor chips and critical rare earth minerals) and technology transfers, has become a central feature and a major cause of their trade tensions. The intense rivalry for AI leadership is intensifying trade disputes, raising concerns over intellectual property (IP), and leading to negotiations over technology transfer, cybersecurity, and regulatory frameworks. The main objective of this paper is to analyze how AI technologies are reshaping US-China trade diplomacy, specifically by looking into the development of AI-related negotiations and tensions. The impact of AI-related discussions on trade diplomacy is further analyzed by focusing on key issues such as regulatory frameworks, cybersecurity concerns, and the strategic importance of AI in economic and military contexts. The methodological stance is to use case studies, specifically investigating how AI technologies have influenced the US-China trade war (2018-2023) and other significant developments to reveal how AI-related issues are redefining global trade dynamics and diplomatic interactions. The paper also examines the ethical and legal challenges AI technologies presents in the diplomatic arena, from data privacy to algorithmic accountability. By focusing on AI technologies__ampersandsignrsquo; role as a strategic asset in the ongoing geopolitical rivalry, this paper provides insights into the future of US-China trade diplomacy and the broader implications for global governance.</Abstract>
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