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US and China agree to AI dialogue before Xi-Trump summit, with progress on AI and trade.

The US and China agreed to hold an AI dialogue before a Xi-Trump summit, alongside progress on trade.

SourcesSouth China Morning Post14:34 UTCBloomberg05:16 UTCBBC05:50 UTCSave

South China Morning Post, Bloomberg and BBC

Key points

From South China Morning Post’s report
  • US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer met Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng in New York.
  • Talks aimed to agree deliverables for next week’s Xi-Trump summit in Washington.
  • AI safety and governance discussions are being integrated into broader economic talks.
  • Washington accuses China of distilling US AI models; Beijing rejects the claims as standard practice.
  • A Board of Trade and Board of Investment were discussed as mechanisms to manage bilateral ties.

Why it matters. The talks could support cooperation on AI and trade between the two countries.

What to watch. Watch for dates, participants, and outcomes from the AI dialogue and summit.

Coverage

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“US, China seek Xi-Trump summit deliverables in New York talks”

Key points from South China Morning Post
  • US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer met Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng in New York.
  • Talks aimed to agree deliverables for next week’s Xi-Trump summit in Washington.
  • AI safety and governance discussions are being integrated into broader economic talks.
  • Washington accuses China of distilling US AI models; Beijing rejects the claims as standard practice.
  • A Board of Trade and Board of Investment were discussed as mechanisms to manage bilateral ties.
SourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at South China Morning Post

“US and China discuss AI safety plan ahead of Trump-Xi summit”

Key points from BBC
  • Top US and Chinese officials discussed a new AI incident notification mechanism.
  • Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent spoke after talks with Vice Premier He Lifeng in New York.
  • Meeting occurred ahead of Trump-Xi summit in Washington planned for later in the week.
  • Bessent emphasized transparency in cross-border AI activity between the two powers.
  • Talks also touched on potential tariff-cut processes under the Board of Trade.
SourceBBCUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at BBC

“Rising toll of US-China trade, tech curbs in focus ahead of Xi-Trump summit”

Key points from South China Morning Post
  • The Xi-Trump meeting backdrops escalating US-China trade and tech restrictions.
  • Earnings from 18 listed firms show direct hits like lost revenue and inventory writedowns.
  • Nvidia recorded a US$400 million charge for excess inventory related to H200 chips.
  • Chinese firms like Bohai Automotive and Haier Smart Home report profit declines due to tariffs.
  • Regulatory uncertainty and licensing delays amplify supply-chain and market access risks.
SourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at South China Morning Post

Coverage

Oldest first · UTC
SourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at South China Morning Post“US, China seek Xi-Trump summit deliverables in New York talks”
Key points from South China Morning Post
  • US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer met Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng in New York.
  • Talks aimed to agree deliverables for next week’s Xi-Trump summit in Washington.
  • AI safety and governance discussions are being integrated into broader economic talks.
  • Washington accuses China of distilling US AI models; Beijing rejects the claims as standard practice.
  • A Board of Trade and Board of Investment were discussed as mechanisms to manage bilateral ties.
SourceBBCUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at BBC“US and China discuss AI safety plan ahead of Trump-Xi summit”
Key points from BBC
  • Top US and Chinese officials discussed a new AI incident notification mechanism.
  • Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent spoke after talks with Vice Premier He Lifeng in New York.
  • Meeting occurred ahead of Trump-Xi summit in Washington planned for later in the week.
  • Bessent emphasized transparency in cross-border AI activity between the two powers.
  • Talks also touched on potential tariff-cut processes under the Board of Trade.
SourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at South China Morning Post“Rising toll of US-China trade, tech curbs in focus ahead of Xi-Trump summit”
Key points from South China Morning Post
  • The Xi-Trump meeting backdrops escalating US-China trade and tech restrictions.
  • Earnings from 18 listed firms show direct hits like lost revenue and inventory writedowns.
  • Nvidia recorded a US$400 million charge for excess inventory related to H200 chips.
  • Chinese firms like Bohai Automotive and Haier Smart Home report profit declines due to tariffs.
  • Regulatory uncertainty and licensing delays amplify supply-chain and market access risks.

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