Saudi state news agency said the Saudi foreign minister arrived in Washington and will meet U.S. counterparts.

China's Ministry of Commerce said the eighth round of China-U.S. economic and trade consultations established an AI dialogue led by Vice Premier He Lifeng and U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent. The sides held an initial session to discuss AI risks and benefits, agreed to hold the next meeting by end-November, and set up a communication channel for AI incidents.

On Sept. 26, 2026 at UN headquarters in New York, Chinese Vice President Han Zheng told the 81st UN General Assembly that the international situation is turbulent, with prolonged geopolitical conflicts and widening development gaps. He called for defending the post‑war international order and common security, tackling global development shortfalls via openness and cooperation, promoting intercivilizational dialogue to rebuild trust, and upholding multilateralism and fairness through concrete action. Han reiterated China’s steadfast commitment to peace, development and multilateralism and said China will work with other countries to advance a community with a shared future for mankind.