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US AND CHINA TO HOLD AI TALKS IN SEPTEMBER

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TUE, JUL 21, 2026

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The United States and China plan to hold talks focused on artificial intelligence in September during President Xi Jinping's visit to the US. The talks represent a key outcome from the Trump-Xi summit held in May.

According to five sources familiar with the matter, the two nations will use the September meeting to discuss AI policy and governance. The talks follow commitments made during the May summit between the two leaders to establish deeper dialogue on emerging technologies. AI regulation and development have become increasingly important issues for both countries as they compete in the sector. The discussions are expected to address areas including AI safety, ethical development standards, and potential collaboration frameworks. The meeting comes amid broader US-China relations that have seen both cooperation and tension on technology issues. The September talks signal an effort by both nations to establish channels for dialogue on AI despite broader geopolitical differences. Details on the specific agenda items and participant roles remain limited, though the talks are positioned as a significant diplomatic engagement on one of the most consequential technology sectors.

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