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Xi Jinping and Donald Trump Discuss AI Cooperation Amid Strategic Tensions
Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump held discussions in Beijing on the risks and benefits of artificial intelligence, emphasizing cooperation over competition. Both leaders agreed to continue dialogue to prevent misuse of AI technologies. The meeting occurred amid ongoing geopolitical tensions between the two nations.
During their meeting in Beijing on September 25, 2026, Chinese President Xi Jinping stated that China and the United States could continue their dialogue on artificial intelligence to discuss its risks and benefits while jointly preventing its misuse. This was reported by Sputnik. Separately, Antara noted that Xi emphasized that despite differences, China and the United States have more reasons to cooperate than compete in AI. The two sources agree on the core message of cooperation but differ slightly in phrasing and emphasis.
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WireAntaraSep 25, 11:37 AM
Xi: China-US have more reasons to cooperate than compete in AIChinese President Xi Jinping said on Thursday (September 24) local time that although China and the United States (US) ...
WireSputnikSep 25, 11:33 AM
China, US Can Continue Dialogue on AI to Weigh Risks, Benefits - XiBEIJING (Sputnik) - China and the United States could continue their dialogue on artificial intelligence to discuss its risks and benefits while jointly preventing its misuse, Chinese President Xi Jinping said during talks with US President Donald Trump.