China’s Communist Party-Run Paper Criticizes TikTok Deal
A newspaper run by China's Communist Party criticized ByteDance's agreement with Oracle and Walmart, saying it hurts China's national interests.
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ByteDance Insists It Will Own Majority of TikTok Global
ByteDance's statement in Chinese describes the TikTok deal very differently from how Oracle and Walmart describe it.
Chinese Investment in TikTok Global to be 36%, Down from 45% in ByteDance
One question still outstanding is the valuation at which Oracle and Walmart will invest.
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U.S. downloads of the messaging app owned by China’s Tencent had been scheduled to be blocked at midnight.
TikTok Deal With Oracle and Walmart Wins Trump’s Approval, Delaying Ban
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App stores will not be allowed to distribute both apps, and financial transactions in WeChat will be barred.
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