The proposal aims to establish a "notification mechanism" so that the two countries can warn each other when AI incidents become severe enough to threaten national security. U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to consider establishing a broader U.S.-China AI dialogue, including this notification system, at a summit in Washington this week. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that Washington has proposed establishing a U.S.-China AI dialogue focused on national security and a notification system, covering "common goals and common threats."