米べい中ちゅう首脳しゅのう“TikTok取とり引ひき承認しょうにんなど進展しんてん” APECで対面たいめんで会談かいだんへ

The President of the United States announced that he had a telephone conversation with Chinese President Xi Jinping and that progress was made regarding the approval of transactions involving the Chinese video-sharing app TikTok.

Furthermore, it has been agreed that the two leaders will hold an in-person meeting during the APEC Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit to be held in South Korea this autumn, and that the president will visit China next year.

On the 19th, the President held a telephone conversation with President Xi Jinping.

After the meeting, the president posted on social media, stating, We made progress on many very important issues, such as trade, fentanyl, the need to end the war between Russia and Ukraine, and the approval of the TikTok deal.

The United States and China have agreed on a framework for the sale of TikToks U.S. operations, but it is unclear what specific progress was made during the summit meeting.

The president also announced that the two leaders have agreed to hold an in-person meeting on the occasion of the APEC Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit to be held in South Korea this fall.

Furthermore, it was agreed that the President will visit China early next year, and that President Xi will visit the United States at an appropriate time.

President: TikTok managed by Americans The president told reporters at the White House on the 19th, I spoke with President Xi for about two hours, and I think it was a very good meeting.

In addition to trade, we discussed various issues such as the problems between Russia and Ukraine, as well as the situation in the Gaza Strip.

Our relationship is very good, he said.

And regarding the approval of the deal with the Chinese video-sharing app TikTok, he said, Its a good deal for our country and for young people.

It will be managed by very strong and reliable Americans, he said.

President Xi respects the companys decision regarding the sale of TikToks US operations. Concerning the phone call between the President and Chinese President Xi Jinping, Chinas state-run Xinhua News Agency reported that the meeting was practical and constructive.

According to this, regarding the sale of the U.S. operations of the Chinese video-sharing app TikTok, which has been the focus of attention, President Xi stated, We respect the will of the company.

We welcome the development of solutions that are in line with Chinese law and balance the interests involved.

On top of that, regarding Chinese companies investment in the United States, he stated that we hope the United States will provide an open, fair, and non-discriminatory business environment.

Furthermore, President Xi referred to the fact that China designated this year as the 80th Anniversary of Victory in the War of Resistance Against Japan and held events such as a military parade. He stated, The Chinese people will never forget the valuable support provided by the United States and others in Chinas struggle, emphasizing that the current relationship with the United States is extremely important.

TikToks Chinese parent company: Grateful for efforts toward continued presence in the U.S. On the 19th, TikToks Chinese parent company, ByteDance, released a statement saying, We are grateful for the efforts by President Xi Jinping and the President toward TikToks continued presence in the United States. The company also stated that it will strive to ensure that American users can continue to use the service in accordance with applicable laws.