Trump-Xi Hotline Approves TikTok Deal; Trump Announces Visit to China Early Next Year | WPN World People News

Since returning to the White House and imposing massive tariffs on China, U.S. President Donald Trump held a second phone call with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the 19th. During the two-hour hotline conversation, the two leaders discussed issues including the Russia-Ukraine war, Gaza, and U.S.-China trade, but did not mention Taiwan.

After the call, Trump stated that the TikTok agreement is progressing smoothly and that China has already approved it. However, both sides' public summaries made no mention of specific terms, suggesting that negotiations are still ongoing or that final confirmation from involved companies is still required. China also reiterated that if the U.S. does not lift its “unilateral trade restrictions,” the outcomes of the previous four rounds of trade talks may be affected.

Following the call, Trump posted on social media that he had a productive conversation with Xi Jinping, noting progress on several key issues, including trade, fentanyl, the need to end the Russia-Ukraine war, and the approval of the TikTok agreement. Trump and Xi are scheduled to meet for a U.S.-China summit at the APEC meeting in South Korea on October 31, six weeks from now. Trump also announced plans to meet Xi in China early next year, laying the groundwork for future bilateral interactions.

As for whether the call touched on the Taiwan issue—a point of public concern—the Presidential Office stated it would continue to monitor and assess the international situation closely.