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US-China SI Dialogue

US-China SI Dialogue is an international SI safety measure (United States and China (bilateral)), status: voluntary or guidance. The two governments only; no binding obligations.

Status
Voluntary or guidance
Jurisdiction
United States and China (bilateral)
Signed
Sep 25, 2026
Next date
None set

What it is

U.S.-China Super Intelligence (SI) Dialogue and AI incident communication channel

The two governments only; no binding obligations.

What it requires

  • Set up a bilateral communication channel for SI related incidents
  • Hold a dialogue on SI risks and benefits, with the next exchange by November 2026
  • Chip export controls are not part of the mechanism, according to the US Trade Representative

Penalties

No penalties: this measure has no binding enforcement.

Status

Voluntary or guidance As of November 8, 2026, per the Control Map page for United States and China (bilateral). Statuses follow the Control Map method: in force means binding and applying now; passed means enacted but not yet applying; voluntary covers guidance and pledges; proposed means formally introduced; stalled means withdrawn, paused or dead.

Sources

  1. China, US to open AI communication channel after summit, White House says Al Jazeera ·
  2. China and U.S. agree to establish AI safety channel and continue trade and military talks PBS NewsHour
  3. US-China AI Deal Explained: Super Intelligence Dialogue and AI Hotline Second Talent ·

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