Bessent says US, China had successful meeting with focus on trade, AI
NEW YORK — U.S. and Chinese officials focused on trade issues and AI during successful talks in New York on Sunday, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said. Speaking to reporters after his meeting with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng ended, Bessent said the two sides agreed to meet again. He gave no further details. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said the meeting would lay the groundwork…
US and Chinese officials held a successful meeting in New York on Sunday, focusing on trade issues and artificial intelligence. According to US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, the two sides agreed to meet again, although no further details were provided. The meeting was described as "very successful" by Bessent, who also mentioned that the US proposed a notification mechanism between the two countries on AI threats.
The talks, which involved Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, aimed to lay the groundwork for a high-stakes summit between US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on Thursday in Washington. According to the New Straits Times, Bessent said the US wants a shared vision of common goals and common threats regarding AI.
The meeting comes amid growing concerns about the potential risks of AI, including cybersecurity threats. While Chinese policymakers have been focused on immediate risks such as deepfakes and child safety, US officials are also highlighting the need for cooperation on AI safety issues.
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