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The Strategic Implications of the US-China TikTok Deal: What's Really at Stake
Sep 26, 2025 01:38 pm CST
The TikTok deal between the US and China represents more than just saving a popular app - it's a complex geopolitical chess move with significant implications for both nations. While Trump celebrates keeping TikTok operational in America, Beijing maintains control of the coveted algorithm through a licensing arrangement, potentially gaining concessions in other strategic areas. As ByteDance pivots toward AI dominance in China, this compromise may indicate that TikTok is now just one piece in a larger technological power struggle between the world's superpowers.
Trump Signs Executive Order Allowing TikTok to Continue Operations Under New U.S. Ownership Structure
Sep 26, 2025 05:11 am CST
President Trump has signed an executive order that allows TikTok to continue operating in the United States under a new ownership structure. The deal involves creating a U.S.-based joint venture with approximately 80% American ownership, while ByteDance retains a minority stake. The agreement addresses national security concerns while preserving the popular social media platform used by millions of Americans, particularly young adults who rely on it as a news source.
Opinion | The Real Reason Behind Trump's Change Of Heart For TikTok
Sep 24, 2025 03:48 pm CST
If the agreement eventually fructifies, then it gives us an indication into the thinking of Trump 2.0 with respect to economic security being a key element of national security.
White House Promises US-Controlled TikTok Algorithm
Sep 23, 2025 07:36 am CST
The White House on Monday said a US version of TikTok would feature a homegrown model of the app's prized algorithm, potentially clearing one of the main obstacles to keeping the Chinese-owned platform online in the United States.
TikTok US To Hold Copy Of Algorithm, Secured By Oracle: White House
Sep 23, 2025 12:10 am CST
Tech giant Oracle is set to provide security for a US version of TikTok's algorithm, the White House said Monday, under a deal for the sale of the Chinese-owned app's American operations.
Trump, Xi Speak On Call Over Agreement To Keep TikTok Online In US
Sep 19, 2025 09:25 pm CST
Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping spoke by phone on Friday, Chinese state media reported, as they seek an agreement to help keep the video app TikTok online in the US and ease tensions between two superpowers locked in a standoff over trade.
All You Need To Know About TikTok, Its Algorithm, And US-China Deal
Sep 17, 2025 10:38 am CST
A central question to TikTok's potential shutdown saga has been whether the popular social video platform would keep its algorithm - the secret sauce that powers its addictive video feed - after it's divested from Chinese parent company ByteDance.
Trump Extends TikTok Shutdown Deadline Again After Reaching Framework Deal
Sep 17, 2025 04:06 am CST
President Donald Trump formally extended the deadline to keep the social media app TikTok available in the United States until Dec. 16, giving time to complete the framework of the deal announced Monday.
Donald Trump Hints TikTok Deal Reached With China
Sep 15, 2025 08:57 pm CST
US President Donald Trump on Monday announced a deal with a "certain company" as talks are underway with China to settle the two countries' dispute over social media giant TikTok.