China and United States to Hold Dialogue on AI Governance

China and the United States will hold a formal dialogue on improving governance of artificial intelligence. The agreement was announced during US President Donald Trump's state visit to China, where he and Chinese President Xi Jinping had 'constructive exchanges' on AI. Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun stated that the pair had agreed their governments should hold further dialogues on AI governance. The event took place in Beijing, China, on May 19, 2026. The dialogue is part of broader efforts to manage the risks posed by rapidly evolving AI technology. The Chinese foreign ministry confirmed the agreement, while other outlets reported the development without additional specifics. Sources consistently reported the agreement between China and the United States on AI governance dialogue. The exact details of the dialogue's structure and objectives were not specified in the reports.