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What will Trump and Xi discuss about TikTok?

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Trump and Xi are set to discuss confirming a deal for TikTok's U.S. operations, involving a transfer of ownership to American investors, addressing national security concerns, and the future control of TikTok's algorithm.

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Xi, Trump set to discuss TikTok deal in Friday call

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  • Chinese and U.S. officials are close to a deal allowing TikTok to operate in North America. 21s
  • The agreement involves transferring TikTok from ByteDance to U.S.-controlled ownership. 44s
  • The deal is expected to be confirmed in a phone call between Xi Jinping and Donald Trump. 54s
  • TikTok was banned by the Biden administration over data security concerns. 1m 28s
  • The deal is seen as a step toward more stable U.S.-China relations and could impact ongoing trade tensions. 2m 0s
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Xi, Trump set to discuss TikTok deal in Friday call
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Al Jazeera
4 hours ago
Xi, Trump set to discuss TikTok deal in Friday call

The deal will reportedly be confirmed in a phone call between Xi Jinping and Donald Trump, involving TikTok's transfer from ByteDance to U.S.-controlled ownership.

Key moments from Trump-Starmer press conference
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CBS News
11 hours ago
Key moments from Trump-Starmer press conference

Trump is set to speak with Xi Jinping, with a plan for an American investment team to take control of TikTok on the agenda. It is unclear if the team will control the algorithm.

Lawmakers 'want TikTok to survive' after Trump teases deal
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CBS America
11 hours ago
Lawmakers 'want TikTok to survive' after Trump teases deal

Trump says the U.S. will get a significant fee in the TikTok deal, and under the new arrangement, TikTok in the U.S. would be owned by all American investors.

Trump says U.S. has a buyer for TikTok
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Reuters
2 days ago
Trump says U.S. has a buyer for TikTok

A final confirmation is expected Friday in a call between Trump and Xi Jinping regarding the transfer of TikTok's U.S. assets to American ownership.

Report: Consortium to control 80% TikTok stake
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CNBC
3 days ago
Report: Consortium to control 80% TikTok stake

A consortium including Oracle, Silver Lake, and Andreessen Horowitz will control TikTok, with U.S. investors holding about 80% and Chinese interests about 20%. Oracle will oversee data flow to address national security concerns.

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