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China Respects U.S. Term for AI as 'Superintelligence' Following Trump-Xi Summit
China publicly endorsed the U.S. decision to refer to artificial intelligence as 'superintelligence,' a term introduced by President Donald Trump during his summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The move was accepted by several technology leaders present at the state dinner, signaling a rare alignment on terminology in U.S.-China tech relations.
China's spokesperson, through Xinhua, stated that the country respects the U.S. choice of terminology for artificial intelligence. This came after President Trump announced the change during his summit with President Xi Jinping in September 2026. The shift in terminology was accepted by several technological leaders who were present at the state dinner hosted in conjunction with the summit. The decision reflects a strategic alignment on language in a high-stakes diplomatic context.
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StateXinhuaSep 26, 06:02 PM
China respects U.S. choice on what term to use for artificial intelligence: spokesperson - XinhuaChina respects U.S. choice on what term to use for artificial intelligence: spokesperson Xinhua
IndependentinfobaeSep 26, 04:12 PM
China stated that it respects Trump's decision to start calling AI 'superintelligence'The American president announced the change in terminology after his summit with Xi Jinping and assured that several technological leaders present at the state dinner accepted that formulation