Trump-Xi summit preparations

The US and China opened high-level talks, including discussion of an AI safety framework, ahead of a planned Trump-Xi summit, part of broader efforts by both sides to manage tensions before the leaders meet.

As it ran

24 September 2026

• Trump-Xi summit: Here’s what’s on the agenda, and why it matters Al Jazeera
• Why the Trump-Xi summit may be more pageantry than progress CNN

21 September 2026

• US and China discuss AI safety plan ahead of Trump-Xi summit BBC News

20 September 2026

• US, China open high-level talks ahead of Trump-Xi summit Al Jazeera