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  • Trump Set to Discuss TikTok Deal with China Starting Next Week

    Trump Set to Discuss TikTok Deal with China Starting Next Week

    A graphic depicting the TikTok logo on a smartphone with the US flag in the background. — Reuters/File

    President Donald Trump of the United States announced that he will begin discussions with China regarding a potential deal involving TikTok on Monday or Tuesday.

    He stated that the US is “essentially” close to finalizing an agreement for the sale of the TikTok app, which is owned by the China-based company ByteDance.

    “I think we will start talks on Monday or Tuesday […] with China, possibly with President Xi Jinping or someone representing him. We are nearly there,” Trump shared with reporters aboard Air Force One.

    Last month, Trump extended the deadline to September 17 for ByteDance to sell its TikTok assets in the US.

    A deal had been proposed earlier this spring to create a new US-based entity for TikTok’s operations, predominantly funded and managed by American investors. However, this initiative was stalled after China indicated it would not grant approval in light of Trump’s recent announcements regarding significant tariffs on Chinese imports.

    Trump indicated that obtaining approval from China will likely be necessary for any deal to proceed.

    When asked about his confidence in China’s willingness to agree to the terms, he replied, “I’m not very confident, but I believe it could happen.”

    “President Xi and I have a strong relationship, and I think this agreement will be beneficial for both parties. It’s advantageous for China as well as for us,” he added.

    In a recent interview with Fox News, Trump claimed to have identified a potential buyer for TikTok.

    He remarked that the developing agreement would likely require China’s approval to proceed and expressed optimism that President Xi would likely endorse it.

  • TikTok And Other ByteDance Apps Go Dark In The US

    TikTok And Other ByteDance Apps Go Dark In The US

    TikTok has officially ceased operations in the United States. Following the Supreme Court’s upholding of legislation aimed at banning the popular platform, the app has voluntarily shut down its services in the country, along with several other applications owned by its parent company.

    Both Apple and Google have taken steps to remove TikTok from their respective app stores, resulting in no new downloads being permitted. Furthermore, existing users will no longer receive updates, including security patches and new features.

    Users who still have the app installed are greeted with a notification stating that TikTok is no longer accessible within the country. In-app purchases and subscription services have also been suspended.

    The message users receive outlines, “A law prohibiting TikTok has been enacted in the U.S. Unfortunately, this means that you are unable to use TikTok for now.” The message also references statements made by President-elect Donald Trump, who recently suggested he might consider a deadline extension for the company.

    TikTok access block message in the U.S.
    Nadeem Sarwar / Digital Trends

    Trump stated, “I think that would be an option we explore. A 90-day extension is something that will likely happen, as it’s appropriate.”

    However, TikTok is not the only app being affected by this ban. “Applications developed by ByteDance Ltd. and its subsidiaries—including TikTok, CapCut, Lemon8, and others—will no longer be available for download or updates on the App Store,” according to Apple.

    Here’s a complete list of apps impacted by the ban related to ByteDance:

    1. TikTok
    2. TikTok Studio
    3. TikTok Shop Seller Center
    4. CapCut
    5. Lemon8
    6. Hypic
    7. Lark – Team Collaboration
    8. Lark – Rooms Display
    9. Lark Rooms Controller
    10. Gauth: AI Study Companion
    11. MARVEL SNAP

    The duration of TikTok’s unavailability in the U.S. remains uncertain, and any potential relief once Trump assumes office is yet to be clarified. An extension of the ban seems probable, allowing TikTok additional time to reassess its operations in the U.S. and potentially sever ties with its China-based parent company.

    According to an internal memo shared with employees and obtained by The Verge, “President Trump has expressed his willingness to collaborate with us on a resolution to reinstate TikTok once he takes office.”

    As of 2025, TikTok boasted a user base of over 170 million in the U.S., including countless content creators and businesses that have invested heavily in advertising on the platform, both now facing uncertainty.

    This incident marks the first time a significant social media platform has entirely gone offline in the U.S. market. Previously, India banned TikTok in 2020 when the app was rapidly expanding and had around 200 million users. Some other nations also restrict devices owned by government agencies from installing the app.

  • TikTok Sending Data to China Without The User Permission

    Currently, Tiktok and the US government are at a big fight, US also claimed previously that the app is stealing data and TikTok sending data to china from Android users all around the world, which posses a national security risk. The reasoning TikTok has been giving in the defense of these accusations is not making sense.

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