China Seeks ‘Win-Win’ AI Talks Ahead of Xi’s U.S. Visit Amid Tensions
Beijing aims to maintain a warm atmosphere before President Xi Jinping’s planned September 24 visit to the U.S., seeking a mutual-benefit approach in preliminary AI discussions. However, suspicion remains high, with Washington concerned about Chinese firms using American models to train their own and Treasury Secretary Bessent floating sanctions over alleged intellectual property theft.
China is pushing for a cooperative “win-win” outcome in anticipated AI talks ahead of President Xi Jinping's visit to the United States, scheduled for September 24. The goal is to preserve a warm diplomatic atmosphere.
Nevertheless, deep distrust persists on the U.S. side. American officials are worried that Chinese companies are leveraging U.S.-developed AI models to train their own systems. Treasury Secretary Bessent has reportedly raised the possibility of imposing sanctions in response to alleged intellectual property theft.
The tense backdrop suggests that while China seeks conciliatory gestures, the negotiations may encounter significant hurdles, with the U.S. prepared to take punitive actions if IP concerns are not addressed.
Source: First Squawk