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US public-private deals promise more AI safety
The US government has entered into a partnership with Anthropic and OpenAI to reduce artificial intelligence (AI) risks
United StatesRussian import payment problems will likely continue
Chinese banks are increasingly halting transactions with Russian counterparts, leading to significant delays in payments
RussiaUS tech companies grapple with defence dilemmas
US high-tech defence firms are struggling to balance national security demands with their business priorities
United StatesChina-US exchanges will grow
China's president and vice chairman of the central military commission have met with the US national security advisor
ChinaHonduras-US relations could sour over extradition
US criticism of Honduran ministers has prompted an angry backlash from Tegucigalpa
HondurasRaising world renminbi use meets China’s internal aims
The share of China’s cross-border transactions made in renminbi has risen steadily, to more than 50% in July
ChinaPolitical uncertainty clouds US economic soft landing
The US economy remains on track for a relatively soft landing amid heightened political uncertainty
United StatesThis week's US-China talks aim for stable relationship
The US national security advisor and the Chinese foreign minster are holding the latest in a series of talks this week
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