Trump says Chinese counterpart approved sale of video app’s American operations

US president says a 'group of very big companies' wants to buy the popular video-sharing platform.

The two leaders are expected to speak Friday to discuss a deal to keep the wildly popular app from going dark in the United States.

US and Chinese presidents to discuss deal to keep popular social media app online in US, trade relations.

Trump said a deal had been approved but Chinese state media did not confirm that an agreement had been reached.

Trump says Chinese counterpart approved sale of video app’s American operations

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