Politics · Beijing, China · November 11, 2026

US and China to advance AI dialogue before Trump trip

Reported by 4 outlets · first reported Nov 11, 12:15 AM ET

Bessent said the US and China should harbor no illusions as they cooperate and compete on AI. Rubio and Wang Yi spoke by phone. Trump heads to Asia next week for ASEAN and APEC after midterm losses. China extended a pause on rare earth export limits to Jan. 10.

Why it matters

Trade and chip rules between the two largest economies affect prices and technology worldwide.

Background

The two sides agreed in September to open an AI communications channel.

The story so far

1. Nov 8Trump says he expects to meet Xi and Putin at APEC in China
2. Nov 9Trump expects meeting with Xi and Putin in China
3. Nov 11US and China to advance AI dialogue before Trump trip
4. Nov 12Xi says Taiwan 'reunification' must happen; G7 voices concern

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Sources

• CNBC ↗Nov 11, 12:15 AM ET
• Japan Times ↗Nov 11, 8:57 PM ET
• OilPrice ↗Nov 11, 4:00 PM ET

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