China Noncommittal on US Proposal for AI Safety Hotline and Dialogue Mechanism
On September 22 and 24, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun declined to confirm or deny reports that China agreed to establish a formal AI safety communication mechanism with the US, including an emergency hotline. Guo referred reporters to previously released information on bilateral economic consultations and directed specific questions to competent Chinese authorities, leaving the status of the proposed mechanism unconfirmed.
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China's Foreign Ministry Defers Question on AI Safety Dialogue Mechanism to Authorities
On September 24, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun held a regular press conference. A New York Times reporter asked whether China had agreed to establish a formal communication mechanism with the United States, including an emergency hotline for AI safety incidents, as suggested by U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent following his talks with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng. Guo Jiakun did not confirm or deny the agreement, instead referring the reporter to previously released information on China-U.S. economic and trade consultations and advising that specific questions be directed to the competent Chinese authorities. The response leaves the status of the proposed AI safety dialogue mechanism unconfirmed, indicating that China has not publicly committed to the arrangement at the foreign ministry level.
Read sourceChina's Foreign Ministry Noncommittal on US Proposal for AI Safety Hotline
On September 24, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun presided over a regular press conference. A New York Times reporter asked whether China had agreed to establish a formal communication mechanism, including an emergency hotline for AI safety incidents, as proposed by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent following his talks with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng. Guo Jiakun did not confirm or deny the agreement, instead referring the reporter to previously released information on China-US economic and trade consultations and suggesting further inquiries be directed to the competent Chinese authorities. The response leaves the status of the proposed AI safety communication channel unconfirmed, reflecting cautious diplomatic positioning.
Read sourceChina's Foreign Ministry Defers Question on US-China AI Safety Dialogue Mechanism
On September 24, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun held a regular press conference. A New York Times reporter asked whether China had agreed to establish a formal communication mechanism with the US, including an emergency hotline for AI safety incidents, as suggested by US Treasury Secretary Bessent following talks with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng. The spokesperson did not confirm or deny the agreement, instead referring the reporter to previously released information on China-US economic and trade consultations and suggesting further inquiries be directed to the competent Chinese authorities. The response leaves the status of the proposed AI safety dialogue mechanism unconfirmed.
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China Defers on Confirming AI Safety Dialogue Mechanism with US
On September 24, during a regular press briefing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun was asked by a New York Times reporter to confirm whether China had agreed to establish a formal communication mechanism with the United States, including an emergency hotline for AI safety incidents. The reporter referenced US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's statement that he and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng had agreed on such a mechanism during their talks. Spokesperson Guo did not confirm or deny the agreement, instead referring the reporter to previously released information on China-US economic and trade consultations and suggesting that specific questions be directed to the competent Chinese authorities. The response leaves the status of the proposed AI safety dialogue mechanism unconfirmed, indicating that China has not publicly committed to the arrangement at this time.
Read sourceChina's Foreign Ministry Defers on Whether It Agreed to US AI Safety Dialogue Mechanism
On September 24, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun held a regular press conference. A New York Times reporter asked whether China had agreed to establish a formal communication mechanism with the US, including an emergency hotline for AI safety incidents, as suggested by US Treasury Secretary Bessent during talks with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng. Guo did not confirm or deny the agreement, instead referring the reporter to previously released information on China-US economic and trade consultations and advising further inquiries to the competent Chinese authorities. The response leaves the status of the proposed AI safety dialogue mechanism unconfirmed, reflecting Beijing's cautious stance on publicizing bilateral security cooperation details.
Read sourceChina Says All Sides Should Promote Open, Inclusive AI Development
On September 22, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated at a regular press conference that all parties should work together to promote the open, inclusive, and beneficial development of artificial intelligence. This statement was made in response to a reporter's question about recent media reports that the United States and China will hold talks on AI safety risks in the coming weeks. Guo reiterated China's previously stated position on AI issues, emphasizing the need for a collaborative approach to ensure AI development benefits all. The spokesperson did not confirm or deny the specific reports of upcoming US-China AI safety talks, instead focusing on the general principle of international cooperation in AI governance.
Read sourceChina Says All Sides Should Promote Open, Inclusive AI Development
At a regular press briefing on September 22, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun responded to a reporter's question about media reports that the United States and China will hold talks on artificial intelligence safety risks in the coming weeks. Guo reiterated China's established position on AI, stating that all parties should jointly promote the open, inclusive, universally beneficial, and virtuous development of artificial intelligence. The spokesperson did not confirm or deny the specific reports of upcoming US-China AI safety talks, instead focusing on the general principle of international cooperation on AI governance.
Read sourceChina Says All Sides Should Promote Inclusive and Beneficial AI Development
On September 22, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated at a regular press conference that all parties should jointly promote the open, inclusive, and beneficial development of artificial intelligence. This came in response to a reporter's question about recent media reports that the US and China will hold talks on AI safety risks in the coming weeks. Separately, a British Sky News reporter asked whether specific AI-related measures would be announced during the upcoming China-US leaders' meeting, following US Treasury Secretary Bessent's statement that the two sides discussed establishing an AI dialogue mechanism, possibly including a notification system. Guo Jiakun declined to comment on the specific details, referring the reporter to the competent Chinese authorities for inquiries about the economic and trade consultations.
Read sourceChina Says All Sides Should Promote Open, Inclusive AI Development
On September 22, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun held a regular press conference. Responding to a reporter's question about recent media reports that the US and China will hold talks on AI safety risks in the coming weeks, Guo stated that China has repeatedly clarified its position on artificial intelligence. He emphasized that all parties should jointly promote the open, inclusive, and beneficial development of AI. The statement reaffirms China's stance on international AI governance, advocating for a cooperative approach that ensures AI development is accessible and serves the common good, without directly confirming or denying the specific bilateral talks mentioned in the media report.