US, China weigh formal AI dialogue ahead of Trump–Xi summit
The U.S. and China are considering formal artificial intelligence discussions ahead of a planned Trump-Xi summit in Beijing, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent leading the American delegation. China has rapidly adopted AI tools across sectors, with over 600 million users engaging generative AI, despite U.S. export controls limiting access to advanced computer chips.
The White House and Chinese government are evaluating whether to include official artificial intelligence talks during the upcoming summit between President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping, scheduled for next week in Beijing. The U.S. delegation is expected to be led by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, though China has not yet named its representative. Trump has previously emphasized the U.S. lead in AI during trade discussions with Xi. China has become a global leader in AI adoption, integrating the technology into daily life for over 600 million of its 1.4 billion citizens, including services like travel planning, food delivery, and ride-hailing. The government has committed to an annual average growth of at least 7 percent in research and development spending through 2030, with initiatives like the ‘AI Plus’ program aiming to embed AI in healthcare and education. Despite rapid progress, China’s AI advancements face challenges due to U.S. export controls restricting access to advanced computer chips. The proposed dialogue may address these tensions while exploring broader cooperation in AI development. The talks could set the stage for future trade and technological exchanges between the world’s two largest economies.
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