US and China discuss AI safety plan ahead of Trump-Xi summit
Top US and Chinese officials held talks in New York on Sunday ahead of a Trump-Xi summit this week.
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"We think that, just like with any cross-border activity, that moving from opaque to more transparency between the number one and the number two AI powers in the world is very important."
— Scott Bessent , Executive
"help lay the groundwork for President Trump to advance America's economic interests and deliver results for the American people."
— Scott Bessent , Executive
Key People
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Chinese Vice Premier meeting with Scott Bessent for trade talks.
Scott Bessent is the Treasury Secretary.
Xi Jinping is the General Secretary of the Communist Party of China and President of China.
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Top US and Chinese officials held talks in New York on Sunday ahead of a Trump-Xi summit this week.
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