The United States and China are expected to hold official talks on artificial intelligence in September, according to Reuters sources, marking the first AI dialogue between the two countries under President Donald Trump. The discussions, which are still being finalized, are expected to take place before Chinese President Xi Jinping’s planned visit to the U.S. later that month. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is expected to lead the U.S. delegation.
The talks will focus on the growing risks and challenges surrounding advanced AI, including military applications, cybersecurity, and the development of powerful frontier models. The U.S. has already tightened export restrictions on advanced AI chips to China, while both countries are considering measures to regulate the use and distribution of increasingly capable AI systems.
Analysts say China is seeking practical, technical discussions rather than political negotiations. While no major agreements are expected from the first meeting, both sides are likely to establish common definitions and discuss basic AI governance as they navigate an increasingly competitive global AI race.
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