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AI infrastructure, governance and US-China tensions

Tech giants accelerate global AI data-center buildout while US officials accuse Chinese firms of model distillation and Obama calls for Democratic action on AI oversight.

43 stories3394 sourcesUpdated Sep 28, 2026

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AI infrastructure, governance and US-China tensions — Photo: Official White House Photo by Pete Souza / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)

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Sep 13, 2026
Obama urges Democrats to treat AI as defining policy issue with public governance framework.
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Sep 13, 2026
US cyber officials accuse Chinese firms including Alibaba and DeepSeek of illicit model distillation.
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Sep 15, 2026
DeepSeek plans first CFO appointment ahead of possible STAR Market IPO.
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Sep 17, 2026
House passes Ratepayer Protection Act requiring large AI data centers to cover electricity and grid costs.
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U.S., China Agree on Tariff Relief for $30 Billion in Goods

U.S. and China agreed on tariff relief for $30 billion in nonsensitive goods each way after Trump-Xi meeting; details expected Monday.

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China to Send Pandas to Atlanta Within Days

Xi Jinping said two pandas, Ping Ping and Fu Shuang, will arrive at Zoo Atlanta within days, calling them a symbol of friendship during his White House visit with Trump.

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Trump, Xi Extend Trade Truce Amid Tensions

Ahead of President Donald Trump’s summit with Xi Jinping, Beijing warned Washington not to challenge its positions on Taiwan, human rights and democracy, China’s political system, or its development rights. A U.S. security expert also urged Trump to press Xi to end alleged Chinese support for Iran, including assistance with drones, missiles and economic ties.

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Xi Begins US Visit With Rare Trump Welcome

Xi Jinping arrived in Washington for a three-day state visit and was greeted on the tarmac by President Donald Trump in a rare planeside welcome, signaling high-level diplomacy amid tensions over trade, AI, and Taiwan. The trip will include a formal state dinner and has drawn mixed reactions, including criticism from some lawmakers about the lavish reception and the broader strategic dynamics with China.

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Two Giant Pandas Arrive in Atlanta as China Goodwill Gesture

Ping Ping and Fu Shuang arrived Sunday in Atlanta on a FedEx Boeing 777 for a 10-year Zoo Atlanta stay after Xi called them messengers of friendship.

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U.S., China Agree on Tariff Relief for $30 Billion in Goods

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Trump, Xi Extend Trade Truce Amid Tensions

Xi Begins US Visit With Rare Trump Welcome

Two Giant Pandas Arrive in Atlanta as China Goodwill Gesture

China Weighs Nvidia Chip Buys for Alibaba, ByteDance

Trump, Xi Extend Trade Truce Amid AI Rivalry

US and China Extend Tariff Truce to January 10

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DeepSeek Reportedly Hits $1B Annualized Revenue

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China Advances Orders for 150 Boeing Jets

TROOPS plans $12 million AI infrastructure unit for Southeast Asia

Xi Visits Washington for Trump Summit

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Zuckerberg Expected at Trump-Xi Tech Leaders Dinner

OpenAI cuts token prices in half for new GPT-6 Sol and Luna models

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Companies Scramble to Patch AI Cybersecurity Gaps

Alibaba Unveils Chip, Plans 10-Trillion-Parameter Model

OpenAI urges US to lead global AI standards effort

Gates Foundation Launches 60-Partner AI Language Coalition

NVIDIA, Einride Collaborate on Autonomous Trucks

Xi-Trump Summit Planned Amid $1 Trillion Surplus

Banks Mark Down Oracle’s $18B Data Center Loans Amid Stalled Sales

Oracle CEO Says AI Speeds Coding, Stalls Delivery

Huawei to Launch 960DT and Ascend 960PR AI Chips in 2027

Senate Blocks AI Data Center Cost Bill

Trump Says He Uses AI, Refuses Details

Nscale Files for U.S. IPO with Reports of $35B Valuation Target

DeepSeek Plans First CFO Ahead of Possible IPO

German Firms Lift China Investment by One-Third as US Outlays Fall

Obama Urges Democrats to Act on AI

Tech Giants Drive Global AI Infrastructure Expansion

U.S. Agencies Accuse Six Chinese Firms of AI Copying