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- 1Yuelu Conference 2026 Draws AI Industry to ChangshaโThe # Yuelu # Conference 2026 brought artificial intelligence companies, # robotics # developers , researchers and # inv
The Yuelu Conference 2026 opened in Changsha, Hunan Province, China, on September 23โ24, bringing together artificial intelligence companies, robotics developers, researchers and investors. The event featured an opening ceremony and ten 'AI+' forums focused on connecting AI with different industries. It highlights Hunan's push to position Changsha as a growing hub for AI and robotics development.
- 2China and US agree AI dialogue and tariff cutsโผChina, US agree to AI dialogue, tariff cuts on $30 billion in goods during Xi visit
China and the United States have agreed to open a dialogue on artificial intelligence and to cut tariffs on $30 billion worth of goods, in agreements reached during Xi Jinping's visit. The deal marks a rare moment of de-escalation between the two powers, combining cooperation on emerging technology with concrete steps to ease trade tensions that have strained both economies.
- 3China's Cheap Open AI Models Now Power Most Global Developer TrafficโChina's Cheap, Open AI Models Now Power Most Global Developer Traffic, Alarming Washington
Reports say cheap, openly available Chinese AI models now account for most developer traffic worldwide, a shift drawing concern in Washington. The open-source approach has made Chinese models attractive to developers globally, raising fears in the US about losing technological influence as American firms keep their leading models closed and expensive.
- 4China and U.S. agree to establish AI safety channelโChina and U.S. agree to establish AI safety channel and continue trade and military talks
China and the United States have agreed to establish a dedicated channel for dialogue on artificial intelligence safety, alongside plans to continue ongoing talks on trade and military matters. The agreement marks a step toward keeping communication open between the two powers on emerging technology risks, even as broader economic and strategic tensions between Washington and Beijing persist.
- 5Beijing says US and China to pursue military crisis-communication pactโBeijing says US, China to pursue military crisis-communication pact
Beijing has announced that the United States and China will work toward a military crisis-communication agreement, according to reporting by the South China Morning Post. The announcement signals continued efforts by the two powers to keep open channels of communication between their armed forces amid ongoing tensions over Taiwan, trade and security in the Indo-Pacific region.
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US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are working to maintain stable relations between their countries, keeping diplomatic channels open despite ongoing tensions over trade, technology and security. Observers are watching whether the two powers can manage their rivalry without escalation, as both sides signal continued engagement.
- 7Peng Liyuan and Melania Trump's parallel diplomacy trackโHow Peng Liyuan and Melania Trump opened a parallel track in US-China diplomacy
Peng Liyuan, wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping, and US First Lady Melania Trump have opened a parallel channel in US-China diplomacy, according to a South China Morning Post report. The two first ladies' engagements and exchanges are being read as a soft-power complement to formal talks between their husbands, adding a personal dimension to an otherwise tense bilateral relationship.