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A key element of the deal involved direct communication with Chinese leadership, notably President Xi Jinping. The President highlighted a cordial and cooperative interaction, mentioning that Xi Jinping gave the green light for the agreement to proceed. This level of international diplomacy underscores the importance of U.S.-China relations in tech regulation and economic collaboration.
The Chinese government expressed no opposition to the deal, and the President assured that Chinese entities would have no operational control over TikTok's groundbreaking algorithms or data. "We're going to be entirely American operated," he emphasized, reflecting confidence in the management and security measures put in place.