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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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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.

6 of 15 outletsfirst reported 19 Sepwording from The Hindu

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.

4 of 15 outletsfirst reported 21 Sepwording from Times of India

“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.”

6 of 15 outletsfirst reported 21 Sepwording from Euronews

Heading into the meeting Sunday morning, Bessent told reporters that he looked forward to "focused, fulsome and constructive" talks.

5 of 15 outletsfirst reported 20 Sepwording from CBS News

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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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As AI safety fears mount, can a US-China hotline prevent a global crisis? South China Morning Post

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Expected · 16 SepWASHINGTON - US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent plans to discuss AI, trade, rare earths and economic issues when he meets with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng in New York City this weekend, according to a source familiar with his plans.
What happened · 18 SepNEW 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.
  1. 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.

    4 outlets · The Hindu
  2. 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.

    3 outlets · The Hindu
  3. 19 Sep

    China provides Tehran with an economic lifeline as the biggest buyer of Iranian oil.

    3 outlets · The Straits Times
  4. 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.

    7 outlets · Semafor
  5. 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.

    4 outlets · Euronews
  6. 26 Sep

    The U.S. and China also agreed to establish a "bilateral communication channel" for incidents, the White House said.

    2 outlets · The Hindu

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