Why China’s top AI pioneers are expected to miss this week’s Xi-Trump summit
- Posted on September 22, 2026
- By South China Morning Post
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China's diplomatic engagement with the United States faces scrutiny as prominent artificial intelligence entrepreneurs are notably absent from the upcoming Xi-Trump summit delegation. DeepSeek and Moonshot AI leadership remain unconfirmed for participation, raising questions about Beijing's strategic priorities in technology representation. This absence potentially signals shifts in how China positions its rapidly advancing AI sector during high-level bilateral negotiations, particularly amid growing international competition in machine learning innovation.
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