Treasury Secretary Bessent Will Meet Chinese Vice Premier on AI Risks

Published 16 Sept 2026, 19:34 UTC · Updated 17 Sept 2026, 02:06 UTC

AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Bessent announced that she will meet with Chinese Vice Premier Liu He this weekend to discuss shared artificial‑intelligence risks. The meeting is scheduled ahead of a planned summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, which will take place at the White House on September 24. The talks aim to address concerns over AI development and its potential impact on national security and economic competition.

Covered by 2 outlets across the spectrum: 50% left, 50% center, 0% right.

Who is covering this story

• Left-leaning (1): The Hindu
• Center (1): Mint

Sources

• Trump to host China's Xi Jinping: What to expect, who'll attend state dinner in Washington? All you need to know — Mint (center)
• Bessent says U.S. open to discussing shared AI risks with China: report — The Hindu (left-leaning)

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