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  "id": 8805662,
  "title": "Bessent says US, China had successful meeting with focus on trade, AI",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/bessent-says-us-china-had-successful-meeting-with-focus-on-trade-ai",
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  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-09-21T00:47:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260921/bessent-says-us-china-had-successful-meeting-with-focus-on-trade-ai"
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  "summary": "US and Chinese officials met in New York on Sunday to discuss trade issues and artificial intelligence. According to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, the talks were successful and the two sides agreed to meet again.\n\nThe meeting comes as both countries consider the potential risks and vulnerabilities associated with AI. Some observers note that while AI safety issues may have different manifestations in China and the US, there are more similarities than differences between the two countries.\n\nFurther details about the meeting, including specific discussions or agreements, were not provided by Bessent. US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer noted that the meeting would lay the groundwork for future discussions.",
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        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "US Treasury chief says meeting with China on trade, AI 'very successful'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/us-treasury-chief-says-meeting-with-china-on-trade-ai-very-successful",
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        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "US Treasury chief says meeting with China on trade, AI 'very successful",
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        "published": "2026-09-21T00:58:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "US Treasury chief says meeting with China on trade, AI ‘very successful’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/us-treasury-chief-says-meeting-with-china-on-trade-ai-very-successful-8814493",
        "published": "2026-09-21T01:01:41.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "US Treasury chief says meeting with China on trade, AI 'very successful'",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "US Treasury chief says meeting with China on trade, AI ‘very successful’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/us-treasury-chief-says-meeting-with-china-on-trade-ai-very-successful-8878967",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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