Following Trump's call with Chinese President Xi Jinping, TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew has publicly thanked the President-elect for supporting efforts to keep the platform operating in the United States.

Photo Credit: Xi Jinping, President of China, for the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office / CC by 2.0

The development comes after a significant Supreme Court decision upholding a law that would ban TikTok in the US starting January 19. In response, Chew released a video expressing gratitude for Trump's commitment to finding a solution, calling it "a strong stand for the First Amendment and against arbitrary censorship."

Trump confirmed his conversation with President Xi on Truth Social, describing it as "very good" for both nations. The discussion covered several key topics including trade, fentanyl, and TikTok's future in the US market.

Key developments:

• Supreme Court upholds TikTok ban law effective January 19
• Biden administration defers ban enforcement to Trump administration
• Trump takes office January 20, one day after the scheduled ban
• Chinese Vice President Han Zheng to attend Trump's inauguration
• TikTok CEO Chew expected to attend inauguration alongside other tech leaders including Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg

The US-China relationship is expected to be a major focus during Trump's second term, with proposed tariff increases of up to 60% on Chinese goods and additional penalties related to fentanyl concerns.

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