The reports cite “Chinese officials” as internally discussing the idea. But that could mean anything. There are lots of people working for the Chinese government but only a small number with decision-making power. What kind of concessions would the Chinese ask for in exchange for letting Musk buy TikTok? Let’s assume they want incoming president Donald Trump to hold off on hiking tariffs on Chinese goods. Does anyone think Trump values TikTok’s continued existence that much? https://www.wsj.com/tech/china-officials-internally-discuss-option-of-tiktok-sale-to-musk-bac0a224?mod=hp_lista_pos3&utm_campaign=article_email&utm_content=article-14308&utm_medium=email&utm

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The reports cite “Chinese officials” as internally discussing the idea. But that could mean anything. There are lots of people working for the Chinese government but only a small number with decision-making power. 

What kind of concessions would the Chinese ask for in exchange for letting Musk buy TikTok? Let’s assume they want incoming president Donald Trump to hold off on hiking tariffs on Chinese goods. Does anyone think Trump values TikTok’s continued existence that much?

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China Officials Discuss Option of TikTok Sale to Elon Musk

Beijing officials preparing options for after Donald Trump’s inauguration have examined possible openness to a deal for TikTok’s U.S. operations with the owner of X.