Why could the US-China AI dialogue 'not be more important'? By Ma Si | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2026-09-29 10:50 ++

Why could the US-China AI dialogue 'not be more important'? By Ma Si | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2026-09-29 10:50 https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202609/29/WS6abb277ee4b06d4aa0560c41.html Contrary to some misconceptions that China and the United States cannot cooperate on artificial intelligence, the two countries can work together on a mutually beneficial basis, Sean Stein, president of the US-China Business Council, said. In an exclusive interview with China Daily, Stein said that — as the world's two most technologically advanced countries — closer cooperation on AI safety could become a critical stabilizing force in bilateral relations. China's AI user base surges, generative AI industry expands By CAO YIN | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2026-09-29 14:26 https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202609/29/WS6abb5a0ee4b06d4aa0560cac.html The number of generative artificial intelligence users in China has exceeded 700 million as of June, according to a recent report. This represents a significant rise from 602 million users at the end of 2025. The report was issued by the policy and international cooperation institution of the China Internet Network Information Center on Tuesday during the 7th China Internet Infrastructure Resources Conference.