In a recent development that has captured global attention, President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping engaged in a conversation regarding the future of TikTok. The discussions centered around a potential deal that would allow the popular video-sharing app to continue operating in the United States. This move comes after months of uncertainty and speculation surrounding the app’s ownership and operations.
According to CBS News, President Trump expressed optimism about the progress made during the call with President Xi, stating that they had “made progress” on the approval of a deal to resolve ownership of TikTok. The New York Times reported that President Trump even took to social media platform Truth Social to thank President Xi for the “TikTok approval,” hinting at a positive outcome.
The Hill further elaborated on President Trump’s announcement, highlighting that he praised President Xi for a “productive call” that covered various topics, including the approval of a pending deal to keep TikTok active on U.S. devices. The Washington Post added that the long-awaited deal to spin off U.S. TikTok received blessings from both leaders, signaling a potential resolution to the ongoing saga.
However, despite the apparent progress, Axios pointed out that the fate of TikTok still remains unclear, with no concrete details or confirmation provided regarding the deal. This uncertainty has left many observers wondering about the specifics of the agreement and its implications for the app’s future operations.
Overall, the discussions between President Trump and President Xi regarding TikTok signify a significant step towards resolving the ownership and operational challenges faced by the app. As the details of the deal continue to unfold, it remains to be seen how this development will impact TikTok’s presence in the U.S. and the broader implications for U.S.-China relations.
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References:
1. CBS News: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-xi-tiktok-china-visit-next-year-phone-call/
2. The New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/19/business/trump-tiktok-deal-china.html
3. The Hill: https://thehill.com/policy/technology/5512379-tiktok-trump-xi-approval/
4. Axios: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMickFVX3lxTE1HdjQzd051T25VLUxlbVN6a2VSTnhYb1QzeWlkMmNoOHQ4V3EzNkFlZ0xuNUd3NUNLWk1KeURzV3dhemFtOGFZNnZVNTFUQk8zejVZMm5LVndRU05DTDhRc3RoYmVDd3ZmVzhPSUxtUFR1QQ
5. The Washington Post: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMihwFBVV95cUxNUnBIYnE3NXZNLWYzTW5SSm1RWm90Q04yTjR2bnlNMF84bE5UV1NsTUVyZzViN2JqMVdaZjZnQjAyaV9wNlpZenVpRzFtR0FyMHpadzRzWFVaRnlRNDNqc0NtbWw2Q2l1MDVVeXBSVUxDWU0wajd5SFFMRXppb3FNZlk5b3pMaHc
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