Chinese President Xi Jinping said the US and China should be "partners, not rivals," as a series of issues, including Chinese aid for Russia in its war against Ukraine, continue to separate the countries.

Earlier reports had suggested ByteDance planned to sell the app, without its powerful algorithm. Earlier this week, US President Biden signed a law that would effectively ban TikTok in the US if it is not sold.

Ukraine is cutting off consular services for its male citizens who live outside the country. The measure aims to force men back home to serve in the military, but some doubt its efficacy — and legality.