This is reported by RBK-Ukraine referencing Reuters. Information comes from Kontrakty.UA.
"The two leaders confirmed the necessity of maintaining human control over decisions regarding the use of nuclear weapons," the White House statement says.
Additionally, Biden and Xi emphasized the importance of carefully considering the potential risks associated with the development of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in the military sector.
The official summary of the Chinese government's meeting corroborated these points.
Reuters notes that it remains unclear whether these statements will lead to further negotiations or actions on these issues. However, they represent a first-of-its-kind step between the two countries in discussing two topics where progress has been elusive: nuclear weapons and artificial intelligence.
Specifically, Washington has been pressuring Beijing for several months to overcome its long-standing resistance to negotiations regarding nuclear arms.
In November, the two countries briefly resumed official discussions on nuclear weapons, but they have since stalled after a senior U.S. official publicly expressed disappointment with China's response.
No official negotiations on nuclear arms control are expected in the near future, despite U.S. concerns over China's rapid nuclear weapons buildup, although semi-official exchanges of views have resumed.
Regarding artificial intelligence, China and the U.S. initiated their first official bilateral talks on the matter in May in Geneva. However, it is believed that these discussions did not address decision-making regarding nuclear weapons.
Other Topics Discussed by the Leaders
During the meeting with Xi, Biden commented on the deployment of North Korean troops to Russia to assist in the war against Ukraine.
According to the White House, the U.S. president condemned the deployment of North Korean forces, describing it as a dangerous expansion of Russia's illegal war against Ukraine, with serious consequences for peace both in Europe and the Indo-Pacific region.
Biden also expressed "deep concern" regarding China's ongoing support for Russia's defense industrial base.