China’s government on Monday sidestepped a question on US President Donald Trump’s recent claim that he “pretty much” has a deal with Beijing to bring TikTok into American ownership and that talks with China over the popular short-video app could begin early this week.

President Donald Trump says a deal to sell TikTok's US operations is in place, but as per the latest reports, the biggest obstacle isn't finding a buyer; it's getting Beijing to sign off. 'We have a buyer for TikTok,

President Trump said he will begin talks with China in the coming days about a possible deal on the sale of TikTok.