US President Donald Trump says he will not work with China on AI safety or governance. He argues that cooperation could make it harder for American companies to maintain an advantage as AI capabilities advance quickly.

Trump’s comments come after a summit with Chinese President Xi, where there has been momentum in broader US-China engagement. The outlets report Trump frames the issue as one of competition, saying the country that advances fastest in “superintelligence” gains the decisive edge and that there may be a “winner and a loser.”

Across the sources, the primary difference is emphasis and timing. ABC Australia highlights Trump’s stated rationale—competition and concern for US firms—while the South China Morning Post and The Next Web add context about the setting in Washington, including remarks at an America.gov launch event and a White House lunch with AI technology executives. All accounts present Trump’s refusal to cooperate on AI risk measures with China as consistent with his broader view of maintaining US leadership in AI.