Bessent Pushes AI Safety Protocol in US-China Talks Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit

US and China discuss AI safety mechanisms as Trump and Xi prepare for summit. New transparency proposal aims to address national security concerns.

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September 21, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — New York, United States — US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng wrapped up a meeting in New York on Sunday, with the US proposing a new AI safety notification system for President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping to consider during their upcoming summit.

Bessent emphasized the need for greater transparency between the world’s top AI powers, suggesting that a formal dialogue mechanism would help manage shared risks and opportunities in the field. The proposal centers on a notification system designed to address AI-related events that could pose national security threats.

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The discussions came ahead of the high-stakes meeting between Trump and Xi this week, with officials from both sides aiming to set a tone of cooperation. While the Chinese delegation remained silent after the talks, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer highlighted the importance of the meeting in preparing for a “successful summit” and addressing broader trade issues.

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