U.S. and Chinese delegations met in New York on Sunday to hold discussions that officials characterized as "successful" and "constructive," focusing on artificial intelligence safety and economic ties ahead of a high-profile summit. The preparatory meetings in New York set the stage for Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit to Washington, scheduled from September 23 to 25 at the invitation of U.S. President Donald Trump.
During Sunday's negotiations, top officials from both nations explored the creation of a formal artificial intelligence dialogue mechanism. According to reports from international news outlets including France 24 and The Hindu, this initiative aims to address mounting security concerns and manage potential risks associated with advancing technology. The talks also tackled pressing economic matters, seeking to ease trade tensions before a key tariff truce between the world's two largest economies expires in November.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer engaged with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng during these final preparations. According to China's foreign ministry, the upcoming Washington summit will feature in-depth exchanges on a broad agenda encompassing trade, technology restrictions, regional security, and the ongoing war in Iran. U.S. officials emphasized that establishing an AI dialogue framework allows both superpowers to maintain cooperation on critical security issues while managing intense technological competition.
President Xi's upcoming visit marks his first state visit to the United States since 2015 and his second face-to-face meeting with President Trump this year. While the two leaders are expected to address deep-seated differences regarding Taiwan and industrial policy, observers note that the primary focus will center on stabilizing bilateral relations and evaluating whether commitments to strategic stability can translate into practical diplomatic arrangements.
