TikTok Transfer Approved by China Amid U.S. Security Concerns
- China has approved the transfer agreement for TikTok, as announced by U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on October 30.
- The agreement requires ByteDance to sell TikTok's U.S. operations by January 2025, in line with a 2024 U.S. law.
- ByteDance will hold less than a 20% stake in the new U.S.-based entity governing TikTok, ensuring compliance with the law.
- Representative John Moolenaar expressed concerns about potential security risks related to TikTok's algorithm.
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China Approved TikTok Transfer Deal, Bessent Says
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TikTok Transfer Approved by China Amid U.S. Security Concerns
China has approved a transfer agreement for TikTok's U.S. operations, according to U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. This marks progress in the 18-month uncertainty following a 2024 U.S. law requiring ByteDance to sell its U.S. assets. A new entity will have a majority American board with ByteDance holding less than 20%.
TikTok Transfer Deal Clears Key Hurdle as China Grants Approval
China has approved the transfer agreement for TikTok, as announced by U. S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. He expects the process to move forward in the coming weeks and months, following a meeting between President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping. China’s Commerce Ministry stated that it would handle TikTok-related matters with the U. S. […] The post TikTok Transfer Deal Clears Key Hurdle as China Grants Approval appeared first on Modern…
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