China-US Track 1.5 Talks Focus on AI, Trade and Trust

The third China‑United States Track 1.5 session in Beijing emphasized three core themes: artificial intelligence cooperation, expanded trade relations, and reinforced political trust. Delegates from Chinese ministries, regional governments, think tanks and the Asia Society exchanged views with U.S. participants on how to align policy frameworks for technology development and commercial exchange. The hybrid nature of Track 1.5—linking official diplomatic routes with informal civil‑society channels—allowed for candid discussions on strategic, economic, and cultural issues, generating a set of actionable proposals for future joint initiatives.