China criticises possible US plan to force TikTok sale

The Chinese government has opposed possible US plans to compel ByteDance, the Chinese owner of TikTok, to sell the popular short-video app, warning that such a move would harm investor confidence in the US. Several governments have expressed concern that ByteDance might provide China’s government with user browsing data or use the app to promote propaganda and disinformation. The US is reportedly considering banning TikTok if ByteDance does not divest it. A forced sale could harm investor confidence in the US, said Shu Jitting, a spokeswoman for China’s Ministry of Commerce. It is unclear what actions China may take should a sale be imposed. TikTok has become a major flashpoint for conflicts between China and other governments over tech, security and privacy, with several countries, including the US, the UK and New Zealand, banning its use on government-issued devices. India has banned TikTok, along with dozens of other Chinese apps, for similar reasons. TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew is due to appear before a US congressional committee on Thursday to argue against a possible ban.

Possible US Plan to Compel TikTok Sale Draws Criticism from China


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