Cui Tiankai is a Chinese diplomat who served as the Ambassador to the United States from 2013 to 2021.
US and China are pursuing a formal AI safety dialogue while balancing national interests. Officials discuss a potential incident-notification mechanism amid concerns about cyber threats, governance, and competition in frontier AI. Analysts warn cooperation is possible but narrow, as both sides defend strategic advantages.
Leaders have held a third meeting as Washington and Beijing seek stability amid competition on AI, trade, and security. The talks come after a year of tensions and wary progress, with both sides pressing for leverage on Iran, Taiwan, and tech.