The spokesperson of the Ministry of Commerce answered reporters' questions regarding the progress on the TikTok issue.

[Ministry of Commerce Spokesperson Answers Questions on the Progress of TikTok Issues] From September 14 to 15 local time, the Chinese and American sides held talks in Madrid, Spain, and reached a basic framework consensus on properly resolving TikTok-related issues through cooperation, reducing investment barriers, and promoting relevant economic and trade cooperation. On the evening of September 19, the leaders of China and the United States held a phone call, candidly and deeply exchanging views on the current China-U.S. relationship and issues of common concern, providing strategic guidance for the stable development of China-U.S. relations in the next phase. China's position on the TikTok issue is clear: the Chinese government respects the will of enterprises and welcomes them to carry out business negotiations in accordance with market rules to reach solutions that comply with Chinese laws and regulations while balancing interests. It is hoped that the U.S. side will work with the Chinese side to earnestly fulfill corresponding commitments and provide an open, fair, just, and non-discriminatory business environment for Chinese enterprises, including TikTok, to continue operating in the U.S., thereby promoting the stable, healthy, and sustainable development of China-U.S. economic and trade relations. (Ministry of Commerce)