Bessent on AI, Bonds, and China | Little Rock News

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is preparing for high-stakes talks with China’s He Lifeng ahead of Trump-Xi summit, as global tensions and soaring oil prices fuel record U.S. bond yields. Bessent insists AI dominance must stay in U.S. hands, warning of dangerous misuse if China gains the upper hand—and defends his bond market intervention as lifesaving emergency care for the economy. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2026/sep/16/bessent-to-meet-chinese-counterpart/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bee38eb7dba65f0e Report issues to [email protected].