Algo diplomacy: How Xi used TikTok to court Trump – robbery or ‘win-win’?

President Trump endorsed a $14 billion deal to spin off TikTok’s US operations, fulfilling a 2024 divestment law. This strategic move by China aims to reset US-China ties, potentially trading TikTok for tariff relief and diplomatic breathing room. Trump hails it as a political victory, while the deal reshapes tech diplomacy and global power dynamics.