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TikTok's Fate Sealed? Washington and Beijing Agree 'Framework' for US Takeover of Viral App

Washington and Beijing have reportedly agreed a framework for the US takeover of TikTok, with final confirmation expected this week as both governments seek to resolve national security concerns.

International Business Times UK · Sep 15, 2025

U.S. And China Strike Tentative Deal On TikTok As Ban Deadline Looms

The announcement came on the second day of high-level negotiations led by Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, aimed at easing wider trade tensions. The talks also cover disputes over tariffs, technology transfers and rare earth supply chains.

International Business Times · Sep 15, 2025

Yes, the Trump administration is now friends with TikTok and is finalizing a buyout

TikTok may finally be safe, but at what cost?

We Got This Covered · Sep 15, 2025

Trump Poised To Delay TikTok Deadline Again Amid US–China Tension: 'We May Let It Die'

President Donald Trump is expected to grant another extension on the TikTok divestment deadline, as ByteDance, the Chinese tech giant behind the app, strengthens its financial footing with soaring revenue and a $330 billion valuation.

Benzinga · Sep 15, 2025

Step aside Nano Banana, Seedream 4.0 is the best AI image generator I’ve ever seen - and it’s terrifying

Seedream 4.0 is so good that I can't even tell these images are AI-generated.

TechRadar · Sep 12, 2025

TikTok Faces Criminal Probe In France After Lawmaker Says Platform 'Endangered Lives' Of Minors

A French parliamentary committee chairman has requested criminal charges against TikTok, alleging the platform “deliberately endangered” minors’ lives.

Benzinga · Sep 12, 2025

Scott Bessent Heads To Madrid For High-Stakes Talks With China As TikTok Deadline Looms, Tariff Pressures Escalate

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will meet Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng and senior officials in Madrid next week, marking their fourth round of in-person talks this year amid unresolved disputes over tariffs, agriculture and the looming TikTok deadline.

Benzinga · Sep 12, 2025

Nvidia's biggest customers are lining up to take it down using ASICs and Broadcom could be the winner of that battle

Broadcom secures fourth custom XPU client, believed to be OpenAI, joining Meta, Google and ByteDance in turning to ASICs to reduce reliance on Nvidia GPUs.

TechRadar · Sep 11, 2025

Chinese Companies Still Want Nvidia Chips. Does That Make NVDA Stock a Buy Here Below $180?

Despite Beijing’s push for domestic alternatives, Chinese tech giants like Alibaba and ByteDance remain eager for Nvidia chips, raising the question of whether NVDA stock is a buy below $180.

Barchart · Sep 10, 2025

Chinese Regulators Question Nvidia Orders But Alibaba And ByteDance Keep Buying

Alibaba Group (NYSE:BABA), ByteDance, and other major Chinese technology firms are continuing to seek out Nvidia's (NASDAQ:NVDA) artificial intelligence chips despite Beijing's growing pressure to adopt domestic alternatives.

Benzinga · Sep 4, 2025