business3 years ago
The Global Debate Over TikTok's Future and Security Concerns
China has stated its opposition to a forced sale of TikTok, the popular social media app owned by Chinese company ByteDance, amid concerns over national security. The Trump administration has given ByteDance until September 15 to sell TikTok's US operations to an American company or face a ban in the country. However, China's Ministry of Commerce has said it opposes the move and will take necessary measures to safeguard the rights and interests of Chinese companies.