China’s new export rules, which could delay or scuttle a sale of TikTok, have further turned giant companies into pawns in a geopolitical struggle.
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TikTok Deal Is Complicated by New Rules From China Over Tech Exports
In an 11th-hour twist, Beijing raised a potential hurdle for a sale of TikTok, further roiling the race to buy the Chinese-owned app.
How TikTok’s Talks With Microsoft Turned Into a Soap Opera
Neither side wanted a big deal. But what began as talks about a small investment ballooned with interventions from President Trump.
TikTok Sues U.S. Government Over Trump Ban
The suit escalates a bitter back-and-forth between the popular video app and American officials.
Apple Reaches $2 Trillion, Punctuating Big Tech’s Grip
Apple is the first U.S. company to hit that value, a staggering ascent that began in the pandemic.
ByteDance Said to Offer to Sell TikTok’s U.S. Operations
The Trump administration has said the video app poses security concerns because of its Chinese ownership.
Microsoft Said to Be in Talks to Buy TikTok, as Trump Weighs Curtailing App
The discussions come as TikTok’s ownership by a Chinese company is under scrutiny by the White House and lawmakers.
‘This Is a New Phase’: Europe Shifts Tactics to Limit Tech’s Power
The region’s lawmakers and regulators are taking direct aim at Amazon, Facebook, Google and Apple in a series of proposed laws.
Egypt Sentences Women to 2 Years in Prison for TikTok Videos
Two Egyptian social media stars with millions of followers were convicted on charges of violating family values. Two more women are scheduled to stand trial on similar charges on Wednesday.
Popular Chinese-Made Drone Is Found to Have Security Weakness
Researchers found a potential vulnerability in an app that helps power the drones, highlighting U.S. officials’ concerns that Beijing could get access to information about Americans.