SCMP Correspondents' September 2026 Global Relations Roundup: Trump on AI, US-Japan-South Korea Talks

In September 2026, the South China Morning Post featured a compilation of seven international relations articles contributed by its foreign correspondents, covering subjects such as artificial intelligence policy, Asian diplomacy, and scam calls. Notably, US President Donald Trump downplayed rising worries regarding artificial intelligence, claiming that the United States already has adequate regulations in place. He labeled the skepticism surrounding AI's growth as a "sick conspiracy" and cautioned that questioning the technology's progress would only aid China. Additionally, the United States, Japan, and South Korea unveiled a new economic-security consultation framework, reiterating their commitment to stability in the Taiwan Strait, just days ahead of a scheduled summit between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Trump. The roundup also mentioned China's deal with Laos and the overarching theme of "America is back," but did not provide further specifics on those topics.