TikTok, China and Trump

China's DeepSeek Gives Trump Another TikTok-style Headache
Chinese startup DeepSeek has caused a massive stir in the AI world, with Donald Trump looking set for another TikTok-style headache amid concerns over DeepSeek's competitive edge and privacy policies.
Trump has tossed TikTok a lifeline. But China’s not happy
For many of America’s 170 million TikTok users, US President Donald Trump’s move to delay a legal ban of the popular social media platform was cause for celebration. But in China, where TikTok’s parent company is based,
Trump says there are bigger China threats than TikTok. Here’s where he could be going wrong.
President Trump this week said “TikTok is largely about kids” and there are bigger threats. China hawks aren’t convinced.
Opinion
Trump’s Bigger China Cyber Threat Isn’t TikTok
Hackers penetrating critical facilities or the devices of top officials show glaring US weaknesses if there’s ever a major conflict. It’s time to get serious.
Trump says banning TikTok won’t make Americans safer from China. He may have a point
President Donald Trump on Wednesday batted down the national security concerns surrounding TikTok, saying, “Is it that important for China to be spying on young people? On young kids watching crazy videos?
Trump is turning the fate of TikTok into a public bidding war
The new president is tossing out some of the biggest names in the tech world as possible buyers of TikTok’s US operations, most recently Microsoft. 'I like bidding wars because you make your best deals.
Trump says Microsoft is one of the companies eyeing TikTok
President Donald Trump said Monday evening that Microsoft is among the U.S. companies looking to take control of TikTok to help the popular app avert an effective ban that could kick-in in April.
Donald Trump Explains Why He Wants A 'Bidding War' For TikTok
President Donald Trump on Monday said he would welcome a “bidding war” for TikTok as he appeared to confirm that Microsoft is among the companies that have declared interest in acquiring the popular social media platform.
Trump Strongly Hints at Microsoft Bid for TikTok
US President Donald Trump has said that Microsoft is in talks to acquire TikTok, fueling speculation of a "bidding war" among tech giants.
Donald Trump says Microsoft is in talks to acquire TikTok
Trump had predicted on Monday there will be many people bidding to own TikTok, and he does not want China involved in the popular social media company.
TikTok suppressed content critical of Trump, exclusive report alleges
A new report claims TikTok participates in suppressing content critical of President Donald Trump as the new administration ...
Trump downplays concerns over China using TikTok for surveillance, calls it an app for ‘young kids watching crazy videos’
Trump, 78, said in his first interview since reclaiming power that he was aware of security concerns about the platform, ...
TikTok ban puts focus on China — how will Trump handle Taiwan in his second term?
Beyond the physical and psychological harm TikTok is causing to young people, the app’s content puts U.S. security at risk by ...
Observer8d
TikTok’s Future Is Now Tied to Trump’s Tariff Threats on China
The President, who has suggested that the U.S. take on 50 percent ownership of TikTok, hinted that potential tariffs on China ...
After talking tough during campaign, Trump appears to ease up on China at start of presidency
On the campaign trail last year, President Donald Trump talked tough about imposing tariffs as high as 60% on Chinese goods ...
Trump’s TikTok Bailout Is Worse Than It Looks
The TikTok ban was supposed to be a critical national security response to the threat posed by the Chinese government and its ...
The Economist1d
A big, beautiful Trump deal with China?
I T SOUNDS ODD, but hints keep piling up that President Donald Trump is tempted by a big, beautiful deal with China’s Xi ...
What is DeepSeek? China's AI app rivals U.S.-based tech companies
For the second time in the last month, a Chinese app has skyrocketed to the top spot in Apple’s App Store. The first was ...