AI rivalry hangs over Trump-Xi talks: What are the key talking points and disputes?
The race for AI supremacy will hang over next week's meeting between President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping in Washington. The two governments are at odds over access to advanced chips, allegations of technology copying, and regulation of the AI industry. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will meet Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng this weekend to discuss AI-related issues before the summit.
Why it matters: The AI rivalry between Washington and Beijing is now central to the bilateral economic and security agenda ahead of the leaders' summit.