Overview

• ByteDance said it will proceed under Chinese law to advance work enabling TikTok’s U.S. company to continue serving American users.
• China’s Commerce Ministry reiterated opposition to politicizing, instrumentalizing or weaponizing technology and trade issues.
• Officials stated that technology exports, intellectual property and usage-right authorizations tied to TikTok will undergo lawful review.
• The government emphasized respect for corporate choices and support for equal, market-based commercial negotiations by enterprises.
• China urged the United States to honor mutual understandings and ensure an open, fair, just, non-discriminatory environment for Chinese firms operating there.