TikTok Tug-of-War

TikTok Tug-of-War

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Oracle has outbid Microsoft for TikTok's US operations, but the deal requires US government approval, including President Trump's. The proposed deal would make Oracle the US technology partner, controlling US user data while ByteDance retains majority ownership. TikTok's rapid growth in the US raises security concerns about data access and potential disinformation. The US government is wary of TikTok's Chinese origins, especially given China's ban on US digital platforms. President Trump has considered banning TikTok and issued an executive order for ByteDance to divest its US business.

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What role would Oracle play in the proposed deal with TikTok?

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What is the significance of the proposed deal in the context of US-China relations?

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How has TikTok's user base changed since January 2018?

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What are the main concerns raised by the US administration regarding TikTok's operations?

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What actions did President Trump take regarding TikTok in July?

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