US-China Relations Tense Amidst Global Tech Developments: Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping engage in a phone call amidst the Supreme Court’s ruling on TikTok, sparking hopes for resolving trade and security issues.
Trump and China’s Xi Speak by Phone Amidst Supreme Court Ruling on TikTok
The phone call between Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping took place just hours before the Supreme Court upheld a US law that effectively bans TikTok, starting from Sunday.
The conversation was significant as it marked the first time Trump had spoken to Xi since leaving office in 2021. The two leaders discussed various issues, including Taiwan, trade, and global conflicts such as the Russia-Ukraine crisis and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
According to China’s Xinhua News Agency, the discussion also touched on the TikTok ban, which has raised concerns about the app’s future in the US market. Trump expressed his optimism about resolving issues with Xi, stating that he expects “many problems” to be solved together.
Supreme Court Upholds TikTok Ban
The Supreme Court’s ruling on Friday upheld a US law that effectively bans TikTok from operating in the country. The ban is set to take effect on Sunday, posing a significant threat to the app’s existence in the US market.
Trump’s Inauguration and China’s Representation
China has announced its intention to send Vice President Han Zheng as Xi’s special representative to attend Trump’s inauguration next week. Beijing hopes that the two sides can manage their differences and promote healthy bilateral ties.
In a statement on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump described the phone call with Xi as “a very good one for both China and the US.” He expressed his expectation of resolving various issues, including trade, Fentanyl, and TikTok, and working together to make the world more peaceful and safe.
