Beijing Signals Openness to Deal For TikTok in U.S.
The Wall Street Journal|January 21, 2025
China suggested it was willing to work with President Trump to keep TikTok operating in the U.S.
By Raffaele Huang And Stu Woo
Beijing Signals Openness to Deal For TikTok in U.S.

The Chinese foreign ministry said Monday that companies can make their own decisions on operations and acquisitions, a reversal of the government's previous position that it would block any forced sale of TikTok.

It was the ministry's first comment after Trump said Sunday, a day before his inauguration, that he wanted U.S. and Chinese interests to split control of the app 50-50.

TikTok's founder, Zhang Yiming, has one connection that could help smooth the way for dealmaking: Elon Musk.

This story is from the January 21, 2025 edition of The Wall Street Journal.

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