US-China Trade Talks Ahead Summit
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NEW YORK – US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent touted a “very successful” meeting on trade and artificial intelligence with Chinese officials on Sept 20, adding that both sides discussed greater communication on AI threats.
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is meeting with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng on Sunday ahead of a planned summit between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.1
Bessent said the talks help lay the groundwork for President Trump to advance America's economic interests and deliver results for the American people.1
Bessent announced that the two sides discussed setting up a way to communicate about AI issues called the 'US-China AI dialogue'.2
The U.S. and China agreed to establish a formal dialogue on artificial intelligence, adding a new area of cooperation between the world's two biggest AI powers.34
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- Bessent meets with Chinese counterpart ahead of Trump-Xi summit CBS News, 20 Sep
- US and China to seek 'AI dialogue' to communicate shared concerns Euronews, 21 Sep
- US, China launch 'AI dialogue' ahead of Trump-Xi summit amid race to control AI risks Times of India, 21 Sep
- U.S., China to set up ‘communication channel’ for AI incidents The Hindu, 26 Sep
- US Treasury chief says meeting with China on trade, AI ‘very successful’ The Straits Times, 21 Sep
- U.S. seeks ‘AI dialogue’ with China as officials set stage for Trump-Xi summit The Hindu, 21 Sep
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The talks are a prelude to a planned White House meeting on Thursday (September 24) of the leaders of the world’s two biggest economies: U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
The United States and China have agreed to establish a formal dialogue on artificial intelligence, adding a new area of cooperation between the world's two biggest AI powers ahead of a meeting between US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in Washington.
“We think that just like any cross-border activity, that moving from opaque to more transparency between the No. 1 and the No. 2 AI powers in the world is very important.”
Heading into the meeting Sunday morning, Bessent told reporters that he looked forward to "focused, fulsome and constructive" talks.
What each outlet says
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U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping established a "communication channel" for artificial intelligence incidents after their summit meeting on September 25, 2026. The leaders agreed to create a U.S.-China Super Intelligence (SI) Dialogue to discuss the risks and benefits of AI, with the next exchange scheduled by November. Both presidents emphasized the need to manage superpower rivalry and…
U.S., China to set up ‘communication channel’ for AI incidents →5 articles from The Hindu on this storyThe United States and China agreed to establish a communication channel specifically for incidents related to artificial intelligence (AI) following a summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping on September 25. The two leaders also established a "US-China Super Intelligence Dialogue" aimed at exchanging views on the risks and benefits of AI, with their next meeting scheduled by…
US, China to set up ‘communication channel’ for AI incidents →5 articles from The Straits Times on this storyUS and Chinese officials discussed establishing a safety mechanism for artificial intelligence during recent talks, but analysts are pessimistic about reaching an agreement due to ongoing disputes over technology, trade, and Taiwan. Despite positive rhetoric between the leaders, the expectation is that this week’s summit will only maintain the current truce rather than resolve significant issues, according to…
Rifts ahead of US-China talks on AI safety →3 articles from Semafor on this storyThe United States and China have agreed to establish an official dialogue on artificial intelligence, including a threat-notification system, following high-level talks in New York. The discussions involved US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, and Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng. Despite describing the talks as successful, analysts warn that significant policy and commercial…
As AI safety fears mount, can a US-China hotline prevent a global crisis? →2 articles from South China Morning Post on this storyThe United States is proposing an "AI hotline" to China as part of efforts to address national security concerns related to artificial intelligence developments. This proposal was discussed during talks in New York on Sunday between US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, ahead of a summit this week between Presidents Trump and Xi Jinping. The initiative aims to establish better…
What’s the US–China AI ‘hotline’ that Trump plans to pitch to Xi Jinping? →2 articles from Al Jazeera on this storyUS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng discussed establishing an AI communication channel called the “US-China AI dialogue” during meetings in New York on Sunday. The goal is to create a mechanism for notifying each other about incidents involving artificial intelligence that could rise to national security concerns, ahead of a summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese…
US and China to seek 'AI dialogue' to communicate shared concerns →2 articles from Euronews on this storyShow 9 more outlets
The United States is considering establishing a direct communication line, similar to a "red phone," with China ahead of President Donald Trump’s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. This channel would address emergencies involving artificial intelligence (AI) that could pose national security risks. Discussions about this proposed mechanism include how both countries can notify each other about serious AI…
US weighs ‘red phone’ hotline with China ahead of Trump-Xi meet amid AI security risks: Report →2 articles from Times of India on this storyTreasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced on Sunday that the U.S. has proposed establishing a notification mechanism for AI-related incidents that could impact national security during talks with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng in New York. The proposal aims to foster transparency and cooperation between the two major AI powers leading up to this week’s White House meeting between President Donald Trump and China's…
Bessent: US proposes AI incident alert system in talks with China →2 articles from Toronto Star on this storyTreasury Secretary Scott Bessent met with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng in New York City on Sunday to discuss U.S.-China economic and trade issues before the upcoming summit between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. The meeting, which took place at JPMorgan Chase's headquarters, also involved U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer. Key topics of discussion are expected to include artificial…
Bessent meets with Chinese counterpart ahead of Trump-Xi summit →Scott Bessent, a Secretary-level official from the Trump administration, held a meeting with Chinese Vice Premier He at 10 AM to prepare for President Trump's high-stakes summit with China’s leader Xi Jinping later that week. The meeting aimed to address ongoing trade tensions and explore ways to reduce tariffs on US energy and agricultural exports, while also considering concerns over artificial intelligence…
Scott Bessent huddles with Chinese vice premier on trade ahead of Trump’s meeting with Xi Jinping →Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that the United States has proposed establishing an AI safety notification mechanism with China for President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping to discuss at their upcoming summit in Washington. The proposal aims to enhance transparency between the two major AI powers regarding incidents that could impact national security. However, a readout from China's state…
U.S. proposes exchanging AI safety alerts with China, Bessent says →US and Chinese officials held talks in New York where they discussed creating a notification mechanism for AI incidents that could affect national security, according to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. The meeting also covered potential tariff reductions as both countries aim to address their ongoing economic tensions ahead of the Trump-Xi summit scheduled for later this week. Bessent emphasized the importance of…
US and China discuss AI safety plan ahead of Trump-Xi summit →Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent proposed a new notification system for artificial intelligence incidents during talks with Chinese officials in New York, aimed at enhancing transparency between the two leading AI powers ahead of high-level discussions scheduled for Thursday at the White House involving President Donald Trump and China’s Xi Jinping. The proposal was part of broader negotiations covering economic and…
Bessent: US proposes AI incident alert system in talks with China →Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that the Trump administration has initiated formal talks with China, known as the USA-China AI Dialogues, to enhance transparency in artificial intelligence between both countries. The dialogue took place during discussions in New York City and will continue in Shenzhen, China, in November. Bessent emphasized the importance of open communication channels and agreed-upon…
Bessent says US has opened dialogue with China for more transparency in AI →Washington has proposed establishing an emergency hotline between the United States and China to address concerns about artificial intelligence agents operating independently of human control. Andrew Chang discusses this initiative in the context of U.S.-China tensions and how it reflects both nations' need for communication despite their rivalry and mutual distrust over AI developments.
Can an AI 'red phone' stop a U.S.-China war? | About That →Analysis
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- Bessent described the meeting with Chinese officials as 'very successful'.56
- The talks between Bessent and He Lifeng set the stage for a summit of the countries' top leaders.54
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NEW YORK -- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Sunday the U.S. has proposed a new “notification mechanism” for artificial intelligence incidents that could affect national security, part of weekend discussions ahead of talks at the White House this week between President Donald Trump and China’s Xi Jinping.
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How the first headlines put it
- CBS News focuses on the meeting as preparation for the Trump-Xi summit, while The Straits Times highlights Bessent's positive assessment of the talks.15
- Euronews emphasizes the establishment of an AI dialogue, whereas The Hindu and Times of India highlight both the AI dialogue and broader trade discussions.236
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As AI safety fears mount, can a US-China hotline prevent a global crisis?
How it changed
- 16 Sep
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the United States is open to discussing shared risks with China in upcoming AI talks this weekend, Axios reported on Wednesday (September 16, 2026), citing a statement from Mr. Bessent.
- 18 Sep
The discussions are significant because the U.S. and China are the two major forces driving development of advanced AI tools and the global adoption of the technology.
- 19 Sep
China provides Tehran with an economic lifeline as the biggest buyer of Iranian oil.
- 20 Sep
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng in New York on Sunday before this week’s high-stakes summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
- 21 Sep
“We want a shared vision of common goals and common threats,” Bessent told reporters after talks with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng in New York.
- 26 Sep
The U.S. and China also agreed to establish a "bilateral communication channel" for incidents, the White House said.
Coverage 30 articles
26 Sep US, China to set up ‘communication channel’ for AI incidentsThe United States and China agreed to establish a communication channel specifically for incidents related to artificial intelligence (AI) following a summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping on September 25. The two leaders also established a "US-China Super Intelligence Dialogue" aimed at exchanging views on the risks and benefits of AI, with their next meeting scheduled by…The Straits Times
26 Sep U.S., China to set up ‘communication channel’ for AI incidentsU.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping established a "communication channel" for artificial intelligence incidents after their summit meeting on September 25, 2026. The leaders agreed to create a U.S.-China Super Intelligence (SI) Dialogue to discuss the risks and benefits of AI, with the next exchange scheduled by November. Both presidents emphasized the need to manage superpower rivalry and…The Hindu- 23 Sep Can an AI 'red phone' stop a U.S.-China war? | About ThatWashington has proposed establishing an emergency hotline between the United States and China to address concerns about artificial intelligence agents operating independently of human control. Andrew Chang discusses this initiative in the context of U.S.-China tensions and how it reflects both nations' need for communication despite their rivalry and mutual distrust over AI developments.CBC
22 Sep US weighs ‘red phone’ hotline with China ahead of Trump-Xi meet amid AI security risks: ReportThe United States is considering establishing a direct communication line, similar to a "red phone," with China ahead of President Donald Trump’s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. This channel would address emergencies involving artificial intelligence (AI) that could pose national security risks. Discussions about this proposed mechanism include how both countries can notify each other about serious AI…Times of India
21 Sep Bessent says US has opened dialogue with China for more transparency in AITreasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that the Trump administration has initiated formal talks with China, known as the USA-China AI Dialogues, to enhance transparency in artificial intelligence between both countries. The dialogue took place during discussions in New York City and will continue in Shenzhen, China, in November. Bessent emphasized the importance of open communication channels and agreed-upon…Washington Examiner
21 Sep Rifts ahead of US-China talks on AI safetyUS and Chinese officials discussed establishing a safety mechanism for artificial intelligence during recent talks, but analysts are pessimistic about reaching an agreement due to ongoing disputes over technology, trade, and Taiwan. Despite positive rhetoric between the leaders, the expectation is that this week’s summit will only maintain the current truce rather than resolve significant issues, according to…Semafor
21 Sep What’s the US–China AI ‘hotline’ that Trump plans to pitch to Xi Jinping?The United States is proposing an "AI hotline" to China as part of efforts to address national security concerns related to artificial intelligence developments. This proposal was discussed during talks in New York on Sunday between US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, ahead of a summit this week between Presidents Trump and Xi Jinping. The initiative aims to establish better…Al Jazeera
21 Sep As AI safety fears mount, can a US-China hotline prevent a global crisis?The United States and China have agreed to establish an official dialogue on artificial intelligence, including a threat-notification system, following high-level talks in New York. The discussions involved US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, and Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng. Despite describing the talks as successful, analysts warn that significant policy and commercial…South China Morning Post
21 Sep US, Chinese officials talk trade, AI ahead of Xi visitUS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer met with Chinese officials on Sunday to discuss trade and artificial intelligence ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Washington this week. The meeting focused on establishing a formal dialogue between the two nations regarding AI, as well as proposing a notification mechanism for AI incidents that could threaten national…Semafor
21 Sep Bessent: US proposes AI incident alert system in talks with ChinaTreasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced on Sunday that the U.S. has proposed establishing a notification mechanism for AI-related incidents that could impact national security during talks with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng in New York. The proposal aims to foster transparency and cooperation between the two major AI powers leading up to this week’s White House meeting between President Donald Trump and China's…Toronto Star
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21 Sep Stocks advance after Bessent says talks with China were successful before Trump-Xi meetingAsian stock markets advanced on Monday following comments by U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who said talks with China were successful before President Trump’s meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Washington. The Kospi in South Korea rose 1.7%, while Taiwan’s Taiex gained 1.1%. In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng index climbed 0.9%. Markets are optimistic about potential progress on trade and artificial…Toronto Star
21 Sep US and China to seek 'AI dialogue' to communicate shared concernsUS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng discussed establishing an AI communication channel called the “US-China AI dialogue” during meetings in New York on Sunday. The goal is to create a mechanism for notifying each other about incidents involving artificial intelligence that could rise to national security concerns, ahead of a summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese…Euronews
21 Sep Bessent: US proposes AI incident alert system in talks with ChinaTreasury Secretary Scott Bessent proposed a new notification system for artificial intelligence incidents during talks with Chinese officials in New York, aimed at enhancing transparency between the two leading AI powers ahead of high-level discussions scheduled for Thursday at the White House involving President Donald Trump and China’s Xi Jinping. The proposal was part of broader negotiations covering economic and…ABC News (US)
21 Sep US and China discuss AI safety plan ahead of Trump-Xi summitUS and Chinese officials held talks in New York where they discussed creating a notification mechanism for AI incidents that could affect national security, according to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. The meeting also covered potential tariff reductions as both countries aim to address their ongoing economic tensions ahead of the Trump-Xi summit scheduled for later this week. Bessent emphasized the importance of…BBC
21 Sep U.S. proposes exchanging AI safety alerts with China, Bessent saysTreasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that the United States has proposed establishing an AI safety notification mechanism with China for President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping to discuss at their upcoming summit in Washington. The proposal aims to enhance transparency between the two major AI powers regarding incidents that could impact national security. However, a readout from China's state…NBC News
21 Sep U.S. seeks ‘AI dialogue’ with China as officials set stage for Trump-Xi summitOn September 20, 2026, U.S. and Chinese economic officials met in New York for eight hours of talks at JPMorgan Chase’s headquarters to discuss trade and artificial intelligence (AI) cooperation ahead of a summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping on September 24. The discussions focused on establishing an "AI dialogue" communication channel to address potential AI-related national…The Hindu
21 Sep US, China launch 'AI dialogue' ahead of Trump-Xi summit amid race to control AI risksThe United States and China have initiated a formal dialogue on artificial intelligence ahead of a summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Washington. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced this agreement after discussions with Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng in New York, emphasizing the importance of transparency and shared goals regarding AI development. The two countries also…Times of India
21 Sep US and China to seek 'AI dialogue' to communicate shared concernsUS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng discussed establishing an "AI dialogue" channel during meetings Sunday in New York, ahead of the planned White House summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping this week. The proposed communication mechanism aims to address shared concerns regarding artificial intelligence, including potential incidents that could…Euronews21 Sep US Treasury chief says meeting with China on trade, AI ‘very successful’US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reported that a meeting on September 20 between US and Chinese officials was "very successful," focusing on trade and artificial intelligence (AI). The eight-hour session, held at JPMorgan Chase’s headquarters in New York, involved Vice-Premier He Lifeng and top US trade official Jamieson Greer. Both sides agreed to establish a notification mechanism for AI-related security…The Straits Times
20 Sep US, Chinese officials meet before summitUS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng in New York on Sunday to prepare for a summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping scheduled for Thursday. The meeting focused on discussing issues like tariffs, rare earth minerals, and artificial intelligence (AI). Tech leaders such as OpenAI’s Sam Altman may attend a White House dinner hosted by Xi during the…Semafor
20 Sep Scott Bessent huddles with Chinese vice premier on trade ahead of Trump’s meeting with Xi JinpingScott Bessent, a Secretary-level official from the Trump administration, held a meeting with Chinese Vice Premier He at 10 AM to prepare for President Trump's high-stakes summit with China’s leader Xi Jinping later that week. The meeting aimed to address ongoing trade tensions and explore ways to reduce tariffs on US energy and agricultural exports, while also considering concerns over artificial intelligence…New York Post
20 Sep US, China open high-level talks ahead of Trump-Xi summitUS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng began high-level economic talks in New York City at JPMorgan Chase’s headquarters on Sunday ahead of President Donald Trump's meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping later this week. The discussions focus on trade, artificial intelligence, and critical minerals supply issues. A key point is the renewal of a US-China trade truce set to expire on…Al Jazeera20 Sep US Treasury’s Bessent and China’s He Lifeng meet ahead of Trump-Xi summitScott Bessent from the US Treasury and He Lifeng from China held talks on September 20 at JPMorgan Chase’s headquarters in New York, ahead of a planned October 24 meeting between Presidents Trump and Xi Jinping. The discussions focused on easing trade tensions, artificial intelligence development, and securing critical mineral supplies, with potential for more working-level meetings the following day. Both sides aim…The Straits Times
20 Sep Bessent meets with Chinese counterpart ahead of Trump-Xi summitTreasury Secretary Scott Bessent met with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng in New York City on Sunday to discuss U.S.-China economic and trade issues before the upcoming summit between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. The meeting, which took place at JPMorgan Chase's headquarters, also involved U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer. Key topics of discussion are expected to include artificial…CBS News
20 Sep US, China seek Xi-Trump summit deliverables in New York talksUS and Chinese officials are holding meetings in New York to discuss potential outcomes of an upcoming summit between President Trump and President Xi Jinping. The talks, led by US Deputy Treasury Secretary Daleep Singh (referred to as Bessent) and China's Vice Premier Liu He, focus on economic issues and the safety of artificial intelligence governance. Last week, the South China Morning Post reported that AI…South China Morning Post19 Sep US, China trade teams set to huddle in New York on tariffs, AI and IranUS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and China’s Vice-Premier He Lifeng are scheduled to meet in New York on September 20 to discuss trade issues, including tariffs, artificial intelligence (AI), and Iran tensions before their leaders' summit on September 24. The talks aim to maintain stability ahead of the November expiration of current tariff truce agreements and amid US midterm elections where inflation remains a…The Straits Times
19 Sep Top U.S., China negotiators to hold final preparatory talks ahead of Trump-Xi summitTop U.S. and Chinese negotiators will meet in Washington from September 19 to 23, 2026, for final preparatory talks ahead of President Xi Jinping’s visit for a summit with President Donald Trump on September 24. The talks, led by Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng and U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, will cover tariffs and artificial intelligence, among other economic issues. China has rejected new U.S. sanctions…The Hindu18 Sep US Treasury’s Bessent plans to discuss AI and rare earths with China’s He, source saysUS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will meet with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng in New York this weekend to discuss artificial intelligence (AI), trade, and rare earth minerals ahead of a summit between Presidents Trump and Xi Jinping on September 24. The meeting is expected to cover both open- and closed-weight AI models, as well as potential tariff truces set to expire November 10, focusing on improving the flow…The Straits Times
18 Sep U.S. Treasury's Bessent plans to discuss AI and rare earths with China's He: reportU.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is set to meet with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng in New York City this weekend to discuss topics including artificial intelligence (AI), trade, and rare earth minerals. The meeting precedes a summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping on September 24 in Washington. Key points of discussion will involve the use of open-weight AI models developed…The Hindu
16 Sep Bessent says U.S. open to discussing shared AI risks with China: reportU.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that the United States is willing to discuss shared risks related to AI with China during upcoming talks scheduled for September 16-17, 2026, according to a report by Axios. The discussions will focus on both open and closed weight models of AI technology, aimed at preventing system bifurcation between the two countries while acknowledging U.S. leadership in the field.The Hindu
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