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China to review TikTok tech transfer in US assets deal

China said it will review the transfer of TikTok’s technology and intellectual property as part of a proposed deal to move ownership of the app’s US assets to American investors.

The comments came after US and Chinese officials reached a framework agreement in Madrid, with final confirmation expected following a call between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping on September 19.

TikTok, owned by ByteDance, has about 170 million US users.

The deal is seen as a step forward in US-China economic talks, as both countries pause on new tariffs.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said a September 17 deadline could be extended by 90 days to finalize details.

🔗 Source: Reuters

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