ByteDance and the Geopolitical Landscape

This chapter examines ByteDance's growth, particularly through TikTok, amidst turbulent U.S.-China relations and tariff tensions impacting the tech sector. It discusses investment strategies and market sentiment regarding the future of TikTok in the U.S., highlighting complexities in its ownership and valuation. The chapter also reflects on broader economic challenges facing tech and healthcare sectors, including changes in public offering dynamics and venture capital funding.