# US and China Coordinate AI Safety Dialogue

The United States and China have initiated high-level discussions to establish a notification mechanism for artificial intelligence incidents that could affect national security. Despite ongoing competitive tensions and export control restrictions, both governments recognize the critical importance of managing AI risks such as cyberattacks and loss of control through cooperative dialogue. This development signals a potential framework for future bilateral engagement on AI governance and risk mitigation.

- Procurement professionals should note emerging government priorities on AI safety and risk management that may influence future contract requirements and compliance standards.
- AI technology vendors and contractors can anticipate increased emphasis on secure, transparent AI systems aligned with national security considerations.
- Organizations involved in AI development or deployment may benefit from monitoring bilateral policy dialogues that could shape export controls, incident reporting obligations, and cross-border collaboration frameworks.
- This dialogue underscores the strategic importance of AI governance in procurement planning, especially for companies operating in or with the US and Chinese markets.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Information Technology
**Topics:** Artificial Intelligence
**Published:** September 21, 2026

### Government Entities
- United States Treasury
- Chinese Government
- Office of the President of the United States

### Vendors
- Anthropic (AI company)
- OpenAI (AI company)
- Moonshot AI (Chinese AI company)
- DeepSeek (Chinese AI company)

### Key Quotes
> We want a shared vision of common goals and common threats.
> — Scott Bessent, Treasury Secretary

### Sources
- [China and the U.S. have shared concerns over safety of AI – NBC4 Washington](https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/tech/china-us-compete-ai-dominance-share-concerns-over-safety/4157045) - NBC4 Washington