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US Launches Pax Silica to Secure AI Chains

PUBLISHED Dec 12, 2025, 3:55 AM ET

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US Launches Pax Silica to Secure AI Chains

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Washington, the United States recently launched Pax Silica, a coalition of allied nations to secure silicon supply chains critical to artificial intelligence and semiconductors. The State Department said leaders signed a declaration at the inaugural summit on Friday to reduce coercive dependencies, protect critical minerals and align economic-security approaches. Partners named included Japan, South Korea, Australia, Israel, Singapore, the United Kingdom and others; some outlets listed the Netherlands and the United Arab Emirates. Officials framed the initiative as cooperation among trusted allies and as a countermeasure to strategic infrastructure efforts by China. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

By Ayesha A. | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Dec 11: Jiji Press/Adnkronos publishes State Department announcement of Pax Silica.
Dec 12: Inaugural Pax Silica summit convenes in Washington; declaration reported signed.
Dec 12: Multiple outlets publish partner lists; some include Netherlands and UAE while others list seven partners.
Dec 12: Yonhap reports declaration adoption amid stated aim to counter China’s growing influence in AI and critical minerals.
Dec 13: ANI and other outlets republish State Department language emphasizing cooperation and non-isolation.

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Who Benefited

The United States and participating allied governments benefited by strengthening coordinated access to critical minerals, advanced manufacturing capacity, and AI-related infrastructure, enhancing collective resilience of silicon supply chains and industrial cooperation.

Who Impacted

Nonparticipating states and private-sector actors outside the coalition may face reduced influence over coalition-coordinated silicon supply chains and less direct allied coordination on access to critical minerals.