Wikidata
Wikidata is one of the world’s largest open structured knowledge bases. Its entity-relationship data are contributed to the public domain under CC0, with SPARQL querying and bulk export, making it infrastructure for data-driven research and knowledge graphs.
The Narrative Trap of Technology Competition: How Securitised Discourse Shapes Innovation Policy
“Technology competition” and “technological security” have become policy buzzwords, but securitised narratives can distort innovation policy. This article discusses the boundaries of security discourse: which technology issues genuinely need a security frame and which are over-securitised to the detriment of open cooperation.
Critical Mineral Supply Chains and the Green Transition: Comparative Observations on Policy Instruments (research note)
The green transition depends on stable supplies of critical minerals, while mineral supply chains are highly concentrated. This note compares policy instruments in exploration, processing and recycling across major economies, and discusses the tension between green goals and resource competition.
The “Implementation Problem” in AI Governance: From Lists of Principles to Operable Mechanisms
States and international organisations have issued many principles on AI governance; the real challenge is implementation: who interprets the principles, with what tools they are delivered, and what ensures consistency. This article discusses the path from “declaration” to “mechanism”.
The Spectrum of Digital Sovereignty: Rule Competition and Room for Coordination in Cross-Border Data Governance
Cross-border data governance is shifting from “efficiency first” to “security and development together”, with states issuing divergent rules in the name of digital sovereignty. This note sets out four dimensions of rule competition and discusses the practical limits of coordination.
Zhou Cheng (demo)
AI governance, the digital economy and innovation policy
Rules for Digital Economy Governance and the Development Agenda (demo)
Observing the convergence of AI, cross-border data, platform governance and digital trade rules, demonstrating the report section, taxonomies and summary structure. A formal report should complete source verification, peer review and citation labelling.
Independent Research · Global Dialogue · Public Policy
THE WORLD AND CHINA INSTITUTE
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