Trump and Xi to meet for first time since 2019 in South Korea

• Trump said that he would be visiting China early next year, and Xi would reciprocate "at the appropriate time."
• He wrote on Truth Social: "The call was a very good one, we will be speaking again by phone, appreciate the TikTok approval, and both look forward to meeting at APEC!"

The intrigue: TikTok's fate in the U.S. remained up in the air after the call despite expectations of an announcement, Axios' Ben Berkowitz reported.

• China's Xinhua news agency reported that the Chinese made their position on TikTok clear, and that businesses were free to conduct negotiations that complied with applicable laws.
• Trump suggested a deal was reached, but offered no specifics.

The big picture: Aside from the massive tariffs on Chinese goods, Trump has taken a softer approach toward China than many expected, given his hawkish stances in his first term.

• That applies to everything from export restrictions on cutting-edge U.S. tech, to military support for Taiwan, to his abandoning of the TikTok ban he once championed.
• Trump has tried to set those flashpoints aside as he prioritizes superpower negotiations on trade.