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Bloomberg Daybreak: Asia Edition

ByteDance Files TikTok Suit, US Pulls Huawei Export Licenses

May 8, 2024
Bloomberg reporters discuss ByteDance's lawsuit against US TikTok ban and valuation challenges. National security updates on Israel-Rafah conflict. Market insights from PineBridge Investments on Asia fixed income.
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  • ByteDance challenges US TikTok law citing technical, legal, and commercial infeasibility.
  • Israeli refusal of Hamas ceasefire intensifies conflict, impacting Rafa residents and ceasefire negotiations.

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Legal Battle Over TikTok

ByteDance is facing a legal battle regarding the sale of TikTok, claiming that selling the app is unfeasible commercially, technically, and legally. The lawsuit challenges the law passed by Congress and emphasizes that divestment is not possible due to Chinese government restrictions. Users are considering class action lawsuits, potentially leading to a Supreme Court case.

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