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KHANNA PUSHES US-CHINA AI TREATY AS TRUMP MEETS TECH CEOS

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TUE, SEP 29, 2026

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Rep. Ro Khanna, top House Democrat on China issues, is urging a bilateral treaty with China to regulate AI development and prevent global harm. The push comes as President Trump prepares meetings with US tech and AI leaders in Washington.

Khanna sent letters to US intelligence officials calling for diplomatic efforts to establish safeguards around artificial intelligence between the two nations. The California Democrat, who chairs the House Select Committee on China, views an international agreement as critical to managing risks posed by unchecked AI advancement. The proposal faces significant obstacles. Securing commitment from both US and Chinese leadership on AI regulation remains challenging, given the strategic competition between the countries and differing approaches to technology governance. Khanna's intervention underscores growing congressional concern about AI's rapid development and potential consequences. As Trump meets with tech executives, questions about China's AI capabilities and competitive advantage are likely to surface in policy discussions. The congressman's effort signals that AI governance—particularly regarding international cooperation—may become a key issue in upcoming congressional debates over technology regulation.

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