US and China agree to AI dialogue before Xi-Trump summit, with progress on AI and trade.
They publishedUS, China agree AI dialogue ahead of Trump-Xi summit
20 Sept, 14:34ZUS and China discuss AI safety and economic deliverables ahead of Xi-Trump summit in Washington.
21 Sept, 05:16ZUS-China AI and trade talks ahead of Trump-Xi summit
21 Sept, 05:50ZUS and China discuss AI safety plan ahead of Trump-Xi summit
First reportSouth China Morning Post · 20 Sept, 14:34Z
Latest reportSouth China Morning Post · 21 Sept, 09:01Z
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Why it matters
What
The US and China agreed to hold an AI dialogue before a Xi-Trump summit, alongside progress on trade.
Why
The talks could support cooperation on AI and trade between the two countries.
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Watch for dates, participants, and outcomes from the AI dialogue and summit.
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Summary
- 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.
Summary
- 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.
Summary
- 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.