US and China discuss AI dialogue mechanism and trade ahead of Trump-Xi summit
US and Chinese delegations met in New York on Sunday to discuss artificial intelligence safety and trade issues ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Washington. The talks touched on setting up a permanent AI dialogue mechanism.
American and Chinese delegations held talks in New York on Sunday that both sides described as "successful" and "constructive." The discussions centered on artificial intelligence and bilateral trade.
The meeting took place days before Chinese President Xi Jinping's planned visit to Washington, where he is expected to meet with US President Donald Trump later this week.
AI security concerns
The delegations discussed setting up a dialogue mechanism on artificial intelligence, as concerns over AI security continue to grow between the two powers.
Trade tensions
Alongside AI, the two sides also worked to ease trade tensions. The talks come as a trade truce deal between the US and China is set to expire in November, adding urgency to the discussions.
The New York talks are seen as preparatory groundwork ahead of the anticipated Trump-Xi summit, where both AI cooperation and trade are expected to feature prominently on the agenda.
