China's Xi Jinping urges U.S. to cooperate on artificial intelligence at White House meeting
Chinese President Xi Jinping urged the U.S. to cooperate on artificial intelligence during a meeting hosted by President Donald Trump at the White House.
Senior Markets Correspondent
WASHINGTON — Chinese President Xi Jinping urged the United States to cooperate on artificial intelligence during a meeting at the White House, according to a report published on Sept. 25, 2026, by CNBC Finance. U.S. President Donald Trump hosted the Chinese leader in Washington on Thursday for diplomatic talks centered on bilateral relations and emerging technology.
Strategic Context
The high-level meeting at the White House brings the leaders of the world's two largest economies together for direct executive discussions. Within these talks, President Xi explicitly called for bilateral cooperation between Washington and Beijing regarding the development and oversight of artificial intelligence.
President Trump's decision to host President Xi establishes an official diplomatic channel for addressing critical issues in cross-border technology policy and international AI management frameworks.
Forward Outlook
Corporate executives, technology developers, and capital allocators must monitor whether this executive engagement translates into formalized bilateral agreements or collaborative policy frameworks governing artificial intelligence development between the U.S. and China.
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