TikTok has resumed operations in the United States after a brief shutdown, thanks to a decision credited to President-elect Donald Trump, who is set to retake power on Monday. This follows the expiration of a deadline that would have required its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, to divest its U.S. subsidiary to non-Chinese buyers.
A statement from China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Mao Ning, expressed hope that the U.S. would provide a fair and non-discriminatory business environment for companies from all nations operating within its borders. Mao highlighted TikTok’s longstanding presence in the U.S., emphasizing its popularity among American users and its positive impact on domestic employment and consumption.
The Biden administration had previously stated that it would not enforce a ban on the app, a move that allowed TikTok to continue its operations without the threat of a forced sale. The brief suspension and the reversal have underscored the ongoing tension surrounding TikTok’s ownership and its operations in the U.S., which continues to be a point of contention between the two countries.
