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Xi Jinping Calls for China-U.S. Partnership, Warns Against AI Unchecked by Humans

On September 24, 2026, Chinese President Xi Jinping urged China and the United States to be 'partners rather than rivals' during a diplomatic address. He emphasized the need to limit U.S.-China rivalry and ensure human control over artificial intelligence. The call for dialogue between the militaries of the two nations followed a tense geopolitical climate.

Xi Jinping, during a state media address, stated that China and the United States should be 'partners rather than rivals,' a message echoed by multiple outlets including Times of Malta, Al Arabiya, Philstar, and Xinhua. The statement was part of a broader diplomatic outreach aimed at reducing tensions and fostering cooperation. The emphasis on human control over AI was highlighted by Nikkei Asia, which reported that Xi urged limits on U.S.-China rivalry and called for oversight of artificial intelligence development.

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StateRIA NovostiSep 24, 07:10 PM
Chinese and U.S. militaries should maintain dialogue, said Xi Jinping
StateRIA NovostiSep 24, 07:03 PM
China and the U.S. should avoid confrontation, said Xi Jinping
IndependentNikkei AsiaSep 24, 04:04 PM
Xi urges limits on US-China rivalry, human control of AI - Nikkei Asia

Xi urges limits on US-China rivalry, human control of AI  Nikkei Asia

IndependentTimes of MaltaSep 24, 11:35 AM
Xi says China, US should be 'partners rather than rivals': state media - Times of Malta

Xi says China, US should be 'partners rather than rivals': state media  Times of Malta

IndependentPhilippine StarSep 24, 10:14 AM
Xi says China, US should be 'partners rather than rivals' — state media - Philstar.com

Xi says China, US should be 'partners rather than rivals' — state media  Philstar.com

IndependentAl ArabiyaSep 24, 09:52 AM
Xi says China, US should be ‘partners rather than rivals’: State media - Al Arabiya English

Xi says China, US should be ‘partners rather than rivals’: State media  Al Arabiya English

StateXinhuaSep 24, 04:46 AM
Xi says China, U.S. should be partners, not rivals - english.news.cn

Xi says China, U.S. should be partners, not rivals  english.news.cn