Uncertainty reigns as Trump claims China approved TikTok deal.

  • limer@lemmy.ml
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    7 days ago

    I think China and ByteDance are silent to not aggravate the situation, and I see no incentive to sell. Most likely TicToc will quietly cooperate with the American government more, or the service will be banned

    • BrikoX@lemmy.zipOPM
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      7 days ago

      Cooperate on what? It was never about national security. The US just wants to control all social media platforms. From China’s perspective, it has outlived its usefulness as a data collection platform and could be better leveraged as an asset in trade negotiations.

      My guess is that approval to sell will be followed by some tarrifs relief or some other trade deal.