US Proposes AI Dialogue Channel With China Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit

The United States and China have reached a preliminary agreement to establish a communication mechanism on artificial intelligence (AI), including a joint security warning system, ahead of a planned summit between President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping at the White House this week. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said after talks with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng that the US proposed a bilateral "AI dialogue" channel and a notification mechanism for AI-related incidents that could escalate into national security concerns. The two sides agreed to meet again, with discussions also covering trade, tariffs on certain goods, and rare earth mineral supplies. The talks, held at JPMorgan Chase headquarters in New York, lasted about eight hours and included US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer. Analysts note low expectations for the summit, while Trump has opposed slowing AI development, arguing it would allow China to catch up with US tech firms.