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SCI & TECH1h agoScoop: U.S. open to discuss AI "shared risks" with China, Bessent saysThe U.S. is open to discussing shared risks with China in upcoming AI talks this weekend, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Axios.Why it matters: The Trump administration has flatly rejected calls from industry to pace or slow down the development of AI, citing a fierce race against China. Bessent's scheduled meeting with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng could provide an opening for talks on U.S.-China AI safety cooperation. "The United States remains the leader in AI. And we are open to discussions on avoiding shared risks and avoiding bifurcation of our two systems. We expect our discussioAxios
SCI & TECH2h agoIs the U.S. and China's mutual distrust the biggest risk as AI evolves?CBS News
SCI & TECH3h agoRaimondo on AI: 'You're not going to beat China if you have destabilizing unemployment'Joe Biden’s former Commerce secretary and former Republican Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb agreed that the technology needs to help Americans if it’s going to draw their support.Politico Tech
POLITICS4h ago'We absolutely can’t surrender,' Guthrie says of AI race with ChinaThe House Energy and Commerce chair warned against adopting European-style regulations that would hinder the tech industry.Politico Tech
POLITICS6h agoIn a Signal to Trump, Beijing Hosts Iranian Diplomat Ahead of U.S.-China SummitChina renewed calls for an end to the fighting in the Middle East while demonstrating its influence over Tehran.NYT World
SCI & TECH14h agoChina's AI leaders keep quiet despite U.S. 'publicity' on tech risksZ.ai, Moonshot, MiniMax, Alibaba and Tencent did not provide any statements when contacted by CNBC about the warnings on AI from Silicon Valley.CNBC
POLITICS14h agoTrump and Xi Can’t Stop the U.S.-China SpiralThe delusions of summitry and the limits of personalist diplomacy.Foreign Affairs
POLITICS23h ago'Revolutionary change in American foreign policy': Canada pivoting towards EU, India and ChinaFrançois Picard is pleased to welcome Anne Applebaum, staff writer at The Atlantic and author of Autocracy, Inc. According to Applebaum, the upheaval in American diplomacy and foreign policy transcends any one administration. She describes a full-fledged transformation in the way the United States exerts power, pivoting away from leadership of a democratic alliance and toward a transactional, mafia-style politics that fuses ideology, private economic interests, personal relationships and geopolitical leverage.France 24 [en]
CONFLICT1d agoU.S. confirms it has weapons in space. China and Russia have responded.China warned against turning outer space into a "battlefield" after the U.S. confirmed that it has weapons deployed in space.CBS News
SCI & TECH1d agoU.S. and China face grave AI risks but mutual distrust stalls cooperationForemost among the threats for Beijing is the risk to the ruling Communist Party, which worries the technology could be weaponized against it.NBC News
BUSINESS1d agoHow Canada’s Trump headache is fuelling a China trade boomCanada’s exports to China jumped by 30.1 per cent in the first half of 2026, led by crude oil, copper and other energy and mineral products, as Ottawa stepped up efforts to diversify trade ties amid growing tensions with its largest trading partner, the United States. Exports to China reached C$21.74 billion (US$15.63 billion) over the period, marking the highest first-half value since 1997, according to a trade report released by the Canada China Business Council and the China Institute at the...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECH1d agoTop Trump AI adviser says if China wins AI race, U.S. "will not be the number one country" anymoreOver the weekend, four of America's top tech leaders, including Elon Musk, agreed that AI's development should slow down and called for government standards. President Trump dismissed their calls, and in a CBS News exclusive, one of the president's top AI advisers, David Sacks, reacted. Jo Ling Kent reports.CBS News
BUSINESS1d agoHuawei’s US trial puts jury to the test amid China, Iran linksThe unique circumstances surrounding Huawei Technologies’ landmark trial in a US court made jury selection especially important to ensuring a fair trial for the Chinese tech giant, according to US litigation experts. Known as voir dire, the process allows the presiding judge and two legal teams to question prospective jurors before the trial begins to identify possible bias and conflicts that could impede their ability to adjudicate the case in a “fair and impartial” way. Richard Gabriel,...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECH2d agoU.S. vs. China: Who takes top AI spot as both nations refuse to slow down?The United States and China are competing for global leadership in artificial intelligence development. Both nations are continuing their advancements without showing signs of slowing down in this critical technological race.Seeking Alpha Tech
POLITICS2d agoTrump rejects pause in AI race citing competition from ChinaResponding to concerns from AI leaders about the growing capabilities of their models, the US president said on that the country must stay ahead of Beijing in this strategic field. This debate is emerging ahead of the midterm elections, as industry giants struggle with funding difficulties.Le Monde [en]
POLITICS2d agoCan Trump’s White House ballroom top China’s vast Great Hall of the People?President Donald Trump’s claim that the new White House ballroom will top China’s Great Hall of the People has thrust the Beijing landmark back into the spotlight just as Chinese President Xi Jinping prepares for his US visit later this month. Speaking at a Republican midterm convention in Dallas last week, Trump described the Great Hall of the People – China’s most prestigious venue for legislative and ceremonial events – as “a serious hall”. “This is a very large hall, but we’re going to top...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECH2d agoChina dismisses AI slowdown calls and blasts ‘fearmongering’ from U.S. tech leadersUrgent calls for a slowdown in the development of artificial intelligence may cite a grave threat to humanity, but China says the warnings are instead aimed at slowing its progress as America’s rival superpower.NBC News
POLITICS2d agoTrump says he'd be open to China building cars in U.S.Donald Trump stated he would be open to the idea of China building cars within the United States. This indicates a potential shift or specific stance on international trade and manufacturing policies.Seeking Alpha Tech
POLITICS2d agoTrump downplays the need to check AI development and says he doesn't want to cede edge to China - AP NewsTrump downplays the need to check AI development and says he doesn't want to cede edge to China AP NewsAP News
POLITICS2d agoTrump again downplays the need to check AI development, citing competition with ChinaPresident Trump is again playing down the need for his administration to check the development of artificial intelligence.headtopics · united states of america
POLITICS2d agoTrump downplays need to check AI development, says he is unwilling to cede edge to ChinaUS President Donald Trump on Sunday played down the need for his administration to check the development of artificial intelligence, saying he worried about ceding America’s edge over China in a global competition and that winning would help address the risks from the advancing technology. While acknowledging the need for some regulation, Trump provided no specifics about potential rules and attributed warnings about the technology moving too quickly and with little oversight to “negative...South China Morning Post
POLITICS3d agoRestricting AI too much could benefit China, says US House SpeakerEl líder legislativo advierte que frenar la IA podría hacer que EE. UU. pierda ante China en tecnología, pidiendo un enfoque equilibrado.Ejecutivos y expertos instan a regular la IA por riesgos potenciales, mientras se debate cómo avanzar sin frenar la innovación local.Clarín
BUSINESS4d agoGM plans U.S. battery development as Trump's DOT attacks Ford for China tiesMost battery cells currently rely on raw materials from China. GM is seeking to establish domestic supply chains both for EVs and energy storage.CNBC
POLITICS4d agoGOP Rep . Luna : Republican Voter Suppression Campaign Underway , Tied to ChinaA Republican Representative alleges that a voter suppression campaign is underway, linking it to China. This story suggests potential domestic political interference and foreign involvement in electoral processes.breitbart.com · United States