US and China Hold High-Level Talks on AI and Trade Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit
US and Chinese delegations met in New York on September 21, 2026, to discuss AI security, trade tensions, and a potential dialogue mechanism ahead of President Xi Jinping's visit to Washington. The talks were described as 'successful' and 'constructive' by both sides, with preparations to ease trade tensions as a truce deal nears expiration in November.
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US and Chinese delegations held "succesful" and "constructive" talks in New York on Sunday on Artificial Intelligence and trade, ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Washington later this week. The two countries discussed setting up a dialogue mechanism as fears over AI security keep rising, and prepared to ease trade tensions as a truce deal is set to expire in November. Also in this edition, France and Canada seek to deepen ties on critical minerals and energy.
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