The United States and China are ready to move forward on a TikTok deal, according to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Sunday on CBS News' Face the Nation that China and the United States “ironed out” the details of the TikTok deal, and that an official announcement is expected when the two leaders meet on Thursday. Newsweek has filled out an online press form to contact TikTok for comment on Sunday.

I T IS THE start of the most important week of diplomacy for Donald Trump since he returned to office. A meeting between the American president and his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, is planned for October 30th and comes after Mr Trump’s whistlestop tour of many of his country’s most important Asian allies.

President Trump met with the emir and prime minister of Qatar Saturday aboard Air Force One during a refueling stop.

Donald Trump has said he would like China's help to deal with Russia as he seeks to bring an end to the war in Ukraine. "I'd like China to help us out with Russia," the US president said on board Air Force One, as he flew to Asia for a whirlwind tour, where he will meet China's Xi Jinping in South Korea.

President Donald Trump will meet with key leaders over the next several days in Malaysia, Japan and South Korea, including a closely watched sit-down with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Follow for live updates.