United States President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping vie for control over TikTok, aiming to alleviate the deadlock between their two nations.
The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment about a significant phone conversation that took place between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday. The conversation, which was reported by Chinese state media, is said to be part of ongoing discussions about a potential in-person summit between the two leaders.
According to reports, the conversation focused on a primary topic of discussion: the future of TikTok in the U.S. The USA and China are currently negotiating a deal for TikTok's continued operation in the US, with the US demanding majority control of the US TikTok business by American investors and control over the algorithm and data, while China insists on respecting the will of its private companies.
No specific details about the content of the conversation were disclosed in the report. However, it is understood that the conversation was aimed at improving relations between the two superpowers, which are currently in a standoff over trade.
The proposed summit between Xi and Trump could take place during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in South Korea on October 30-November 1. The in-person summit between Trump and Xi Jinping is scheduled to take place during these specified dates, as per the report.
The APEC summit is also being considered as the potential venue for an in-person meeting between the two leaders. The potential in-person summit between Xi and Trump is being discussed, as reported by Reuters, and the conversation between the two leaders is a step towards this potential meeting.
The conversation occurred in the context of ongoing discussions about a potential in-person summit. Both leaders seek an agreement regarding TikTok's continued operation in the U.S., and the conversation is related to this video app.
The agreement is a significant aspect of the discussions, alongside trade, during the leaders' first call in three months. The conversation between Trump and Xi Jinping is aimed at easing tensions between the two superpowers and finalizing a deal by December 16, 2025, before the planned meeting at the APEC summit in South Korea.
However, it's important to note that no detailed agreements have been made yet. The report from Chinese state broadcaster CCTV did not provide details of the conversation. The White House did not respond to requests for comment about the conversation, and further updates on the potential in-person summit and TikTok deal are expected in the coming days.
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