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The United States has announced a deal in principle to move TikTok’s American operations under majority US ownership as part of a wider trade agreement with China. Officials say it’s about national security and controlling where data from US users is stored and accessed. But Beijing has stayed vague, promising only to “properly resolve” the issue while avoiding details of any confirmed ownership change.
TikTok’s Chinese parent company, ByteDance, faces US demands to sell its American operations to a US-controlled entity. The US government views TikTok as a national security risk, concerned that Chinese authorities could access American users’ data. This proposed sale forms part of a wider US-China trade negotiation, alongside disputes over tariffs and technology. In contrast, China’s response has been cautious, acknowledging discussions but avoiding any clear confirmation of an ownership shift.
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