TikTok Discussion with Trump and Xi on Trade War Matters
In a significant development, U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a telephone conversation on Friday. This marked the first contact between the two leaders since June.
The conversation was described as 'pragmatic, positive, and constructive' by Chinese state media, Xinhua. The leaders discussed a range of issues, including the ongoing trade war between the two nations, the need to end the war between Russia and Ukraine, and the approval of the TikTok deal.
In a post on TikTok, Xi Jinping expressed hope for an open, fair, and non-discriminatory business environment for Chinese companies investing in the U.S. He also stated that the Chinese government respects the will of companies and is glad to see them conduct business negotiations based on market rules and reach solutions that comply with Chinese laws and regulations, as well as balance interests.
However, no new information about a final deal regarding the TikTok issue was provided in the current conversation. Trump, in a separate post on Truth Social, stated that they had made progress on many very important issues, including trade, fentanyl, the need to end the war between Russia and Ukraine, and the approval of the TikTok deal. Yet, he did not mention any specific details about a final deal for TikTok.
China had previously reported that it would review the export of TikTok technologies and the licensing of intellectual property. In a positive turn, Chinese media previously hailed the framework agreement reached in Madrid for the transfer of TikTok's control to the U.S. as a 'win-win.'
Looking ahead, Trump plans to meet with Xi Jinping in person this year and again in 2026. The exact details of these meetings are yet to be announced. The leaders' conversation on Friday lasted for an undisclosed duration, with no new information about the meeting between Trump and Xi Jinping this year or in 2026 provided in the current paragraph.
The previous telephone conversation between Trump and Xi, in June, lasted about 90 minutes and primarily discussed trade issues. The search results do not contain information about the name of the person who negotiated the TikTok deal or the timeframe in which the negotiation was completed or planned to be completed.
This telephone conversation between Trump and Xi Jinping serves as a step towards improving the relations between the two nations, providing a platform for further discussions on the various issues at hand. The progress on the TikTok deal, while not explicitly stated, seems to be a topic of ongoing negotiations.
