TikTok awaits Trump reprieve as China signals it is open to a deal

Japan Today

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However, the platform resumed operations just 12 hours later after U.S. President-elect Donald Donald Trump pledged to suspend enforcement of a ban on TikTok.
Voice Of America
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The future of TikTok remains unclear as President Donald Trump positions himself as the short-form video app’s savior — despite reservations from the Chinese Communist Party.
The Gazette
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However, recent developments suggest a shift in policy, with President-elect Trump proposing to save the popular social media app and allow it to continue operating in the US after it briefly ceased operations for a day last week.
Hindustan Times
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On the evening of Saturday local time, TikTok suspended its service to US users, and both Google and Apple removed it from their app stores for the well-known reason - Washington's "ban-or-sale" order under the guise of "national security." However, less than half a day later, TikTok restored some basic features on Sunday morning and issued a statement thanking Donald Trump for "providing the necessary clarity and assurance to our service providers."
Global Times China

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