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  "id": 8807672,
  "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-8807672",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-09-21T00:57:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "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 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.\n\nThe 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.\n\nThe 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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        "outlet": "Business Recorder",
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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",
        "published": "2026-09-21T00:20:39.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "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-8813604",
        "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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        "published": "2026-09-21T04:37:17.000Z"
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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",
        "published": "2026-09-21T08:26:41.000Z"
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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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