U.S. Treasury Secretary Hints at Major Boeing Order from Beijing, U.S.-China to Discuss AI Safety Norms
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hinted that the U.S. and China are close to finalizing a large order for Boeing aircraft. The two countries are also set to discuss how to establish safety regulations for the development of artificial intelligence (AI).
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(CNA, Beijing, 14th, Comprehensive Foreign Report) U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hinted today that the U.S. and China are about to finalize a large order for Boeing aircraft, and that the two sides will also discuss how to establish safety regulations for the development of artificial intelligence (AI).
Bessent said in an interview with CNBC, "The good news is that the U.S. is undoubtedly the world leader in this area, and we have the top AI companies. The two major AI superpowers are about to start a dialogue, and we will establish a mechanism to promote best practices in AI to ensure that these advanced AI models do not fall into the hands of non-state actors."
CNN reported that Bessent added that U.S. soybean exports are already included in existing sales agreements with China, and that China is also interested in purchasing more U.S. energy products.
His remarks indicate that the two superpowers have made progress in trade negotiations, which has been a common priority for both countries since they reached a fragile tariff truce last October.
He also pointed out that the U.S. and China will discuss establishing a committee to identify which non-sensitive U.S. industries can accept Chinese investment and to promote related investments. The two sides will also negotiate the establishment of another trade committee to help lift some tariffs on about $30 billion worth of goods in "non-critical sectors." (Translation: Hung Pei-ying) 1150514
(CNA, Beijing, 14th, Comprehensive Foreign Report) U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hinted today that the U.S. and China are about to finalize a large order for Boeing aircraft, and that the two sides will also discuss how to establish safety regulations for the development of artificial intelligence (AI).
Bessent said in an interview with CNBC, "The good news is that the U.S. is undoubtedly the world leader in this area, and we have the top AI companies. The two major AI superpowers are about to start a dialogue, and we will establish a mechanism to promote best practices in AI to ensure that these advanced AI models do not fall into the hands of non-state actors."
CNN reported that Bessent added that U.S. soybean exports are already included in existing sales agreements with China, and that China is also interested in purchasing more U.S. energy products.
His remarks indicate that the two superpowers have made progress in trade negotiations, which has been a common priority for both countries since they reached a fragile tariff truce last October.
He also pointed out that the U.S. and China will discuss establishing a committee to identify which non-sensitive U.S. industries can accept Chinese investment and to promote related investments. The two sides will also negotiate the establishment of another trade committee to help lift some tariffs on about $30 billion worth of goods in "non-critical sectors." (Translation: Hung Pei-ying) 1150514