China and the US are competing for AI dominance but have shared concerns over safety

The U.S. and China are engaged in a competitive race for AI dominance while exploring limited cooperation on AI safety and security, including a proposed notification mechanism for AI incidents impacting national security. Despite export controls, China is advancing its AI capabilities and chip development, challenging U.S. frontier models and creating a narrow space for collaboration.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of AI Frontier Models, and 11 sources have reported it between 15 Sep 2026 and 1 Oct 2026.