Policy/press release/2026-09-21

US and China Discuss AI and Trade in New York; US Official Bessent Reports Success

US and Chinese officials held talks in New York, where discussions included both trade and artificial intelligence. US official Bessent stated the talks were successful and confirmed the US proposed an AI incident alert system to China. The primary source for these claims is Bessent's statements.

What every outlet reports

  • US and China held talks
  • US official Bessent commented on the talks
  • AI was a topic of discussion
  • Trade was a topic of discussion
  • Talks took place in New York
  • US proposed an AI incident alert system

Where they differ

Bessent described the talks as 'Very Successful'

Bloomberg.com

Bessent described the talks as 'Successful'

Moomoo

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