Following a Supreme Court decision upholding TikTok's potential ban, CEO Shou Zi Chew has publicly thanked President-elect Trump for pledging to help 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 acknowledgment came after Trump's phone conversation with Chinese President Xi Jinping, where they discussed trade, fentanyl, and TikTok's future. In a video message, Chew praised Trump's support as "a strong stand for the First Amendment and against arbitrary censorship."

Key developments:

• Supreme Court upheld the law banning TikTok, effective January 19
• Biden administration deferred ban enforcement to the incoming Trump administration
• Trump's inauguration occurs January 20, one day after the scheduled ban
• Trump and Xi Jinping discussed multiple bilateral issues during their call
• Chinese Vice President Han Zheng will attend Trump's inauguration instead of Xi

Trump described his conversation with President Xi as "very good" for both nations, posting on Truth Social that they would work together for global peace and safety.

The situation occurs amid broader US-China relations context, with Trump's campaign promises including:

• Potential 60% tariff increase on Chinese goods
• Additional 10% hike over fentanyl concerns
• Renewed focus on US-China relations in his second term

TikTok CEO Chew is expected to attend Trump's inauguration alongside other tech leaders, including Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg, reflecting the platform's strategic importance in US-China relations.

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