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Explained: What’s Next for TikTok After U.S. Court Ruling?


Photo by FMT
Photo by FMT

Summary


  • A U.S. court upheld a law requiring ByteDance to divest TikTok by January 19, or the app will face a U.S. ban.

  • TikTok may appeal the decision to the Supreme Court while exploring sale options under complex legal conditions.

  • China’s tech export controls could complicate TikTok’s sale, as its recommendation algorithm is considered sensitive technology.


 

A U.S. federal appeals court ruled against TikTok on Friday, upholding a law that requires China-based ByteDance to sell its popular short-video app or face a nationwide ban in the U.S. by January 19. This decision sets the stage for a tense showdown involving legal appeals, potential divestment talks, and escalating geopolitical tensions. Here’s what to expect next.

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