Senior American and Chinese officials gathered in New York on Sunday for talks that touched on trade and, notably, the possibility of opening a dedicated channel to address mutual worries about artificial intelligence. The meeting also served as groundwork for an upcoming summit between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, scheduled for Thursday at the White House.
The discussions come as both Washington and Beijing grow increasingly uneasy about the risks posed by advanced AI systems, even as the two powers compete fiercely for dominance in the technology. That shared concern appears to be creating an unusual opening for cooperation despite the broader rivalry.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told reporters the talks with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng had been productive, describing them as “a very successful meeting” covering both trade and artificial intelligence. The session, which also included White House Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, stretched for roughly eight hours and was held at JPMorgan Chase’s New York headquarters.
While details of any potential AI dialogue mechanism remain limited, the talks signal that both governments see value in establishing guardrails around a technology with far-reaching economic and security implications. The outcome of this week’s presidential summit could offer more clarity on how the two countries plan to move forward.
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