President Donald Trump rejected proposals for joint AI development with China during a summit held on September 26, 2026. He stated that the United States maintains a technological lead of at least one to two years and intends to preserve this advantage rather than share it.
Despite the refusal to collaborate on development, the two nations agreed to launch a U.S.-China Super Intelligence Dialogue before November 2026. This forum will focus on the risks and benefits of advanced AI systems rather than strategic coordination.
The countries also established a bilateral communication channel restricted to handling incidents related to AI and superintelligence. No agreements were reached regarding joint regulatory frameworks or technology sharing.
The administration continues to enforce restrictions on semiconductor exports to China. This policy aims to protect the hardware infrastructure essential for AI training and deployment from being accessed by Chinese firms.
