U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says his meeting with Chinese officials in New York is “very successful,” with discussions spanning artificial intelligence, trade, and investment ahead of this week’s summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and China’s President Xi Jinping. Bessent comments after talks with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng and also appears to frame the meeting as groundwork for the leaders’ negotiations.
Korea Times reports the focus includes trade issues and AI, and Bessent says the two sides agree to meet again, though he does not provide additional details. Japan Times adds that the discussions include plans to create an AI dialogue intended to help both countries reach a common understanding on goals and threats. Bloomberg similarly describes the talks as successful and highlights the same broad agenda but offers limited specifics on any concrete outcomes. Officials from the U.S. Trade Representative’s office also characterize the meeting as laying groundwork for a successful summit.
Overall, the outlets align on the meeting’s positive assessment and its key topics—AI and trade—while differing on what specific initiatives, such as an AI dialogue, are outlined publicly.
