Following a Supreme Court decision upholding the TikTok ban, CEO Shou Zi Chew has publicly thanked President-elect Trump for pledging to help keep the app operating in the United States.

The acknowledgment came after Trump's phone conversation with Chinese President Xi Jinping, where they discussed trade, fentanyl, and TikTok's future in the US market.

In a TikTok video released shortly after the Supreme Court's decision, Chew expressed gratitude for Trump's support, highlighting the president-elect's understanding of the platform and commitment to finding a solution. He emphasized this as "a strong stand for the First Amendment and against arbitrary censorship."

Key developments:

• TikTok faces a US ban effective January 19
• Biden administration has deferred enforcement to Trump's incoming administration
• Trump takes office January 20, one day after the ban's implementation date
• Trump and Xi Jinping discussed multiple bilateral issues including TikTok
• Vice President Han Zheng will represent China at Trump's inauguration

Chew is expected to attend Trump's inauguration alongside other tech industry leaders, including Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg. The event marks a crucial moment for US-China relations, with Trump having previously announced potential tariff increases of up to 60% on Chinese goods and additional penalties related to fentanyl concerns.

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