US-China AI Dialogue Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit

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## Overview Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hailed progress in US-China dialogue on artificial intelligence ahead of a planned Trump-Xi meeting, saying both sides are working towards a 'shared vision' after talks with his Chinese counterpart (FT, September 21). Separately, Bessent and China's He Lifeng met in New York for high-level talks, during which the US reportedly proposed an AI safety notification mechanism (Al Jazeera, September 20). ## Key Details - The talks are part of broader diplomatic preparation ahead of the Trump-Xi summit (Al Jazeera, September 20; FT, September 21). - The US proposed a mechanism for notifying China (and presumably vice versa) about AI safety developments, according to reporting on the talks (Al Jazeera, September 20). - Bessent characterized the discussions as moving toward a 'shared vision' on AI issues between the two countries (FT, September 21). ## Why It Matters This dialogue represents a notable de-escalation attempt in the broader US-China AI rivalry, which has otherwise been marked by export controls, chip restrictions, and mutual espionage accusations. An AI safety notification mechanism, if formalized, could become an important diplomatic and regulatory precedent. ## Outlook Follow-through will depend heavily on the outcome of the Trump-Xi summit, where AI, along with trade and Taiwan issues, is expected to be discussed.