China confirms first AI talks with U.S. have taken place, hints at trade truce extension

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CNBC World

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Chinese confirmation of the AI discussions came just hours before President Xi Jinping was scheduled to begin talks with U.S.

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  • Reported by CNBC World and published Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:18:19 UTC.

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