US-China Talks Focus on TikTok Deal Amid Trade Tensions

US President Donald Trump announced plans to meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping at an upcoming summit. Trump seeks to finalize a TikTok deal to continue its US operations amid ongoing trade tensions. His call with Xi marks a continued effort to negotiate amidst high tariffs and strained relations.

In an announcement on Friday, US President Donald Trump revealed that he is set to meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping at a summit in South Korea next month, with additional plans to visit China early in the coming year.

Trump communicated with Xi via phone to discuss finalizing a deal that would permit TikTok, the popular social media app, to continue its operations within the United States. This conversation marks the second between the two leaders since Trump resumed his position at the White House.

The dialogue comes amid heightened trade tensions marked by Trump's imposition of substantial tariffs on China, which sparked retaliatory trade restrictions. Despite these challenges, Trump has shown a willingness to negotiate trade deals with Beijing, highlighted by efforts to maintain TikTok's presence in the US market, contingent on its Chinese parent company's divestiture.

(With inputs from agencies.)