Big Take Breaking Down the Proposed US-China TikTok Deal
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Sep 23, 2025 In this discussion, Josh Wingrove, Senior White House correspondent for Bloomberg, and Mark Anderson, Bloomberg's Asia tech editor, delve into the recent tentative deal concerning TikTok. They unravel the reasons behind TikTok becoming a national security concern for the U.S., examining fears of data access by China. The mechanics of the deal are highlighted, particularly the proposed U.S.-controlled board and concerns over TikTok’s algorithm. They also explore how this agreement reflects the ongoing geopolitical chess game between Beijing and Washington.
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Separation And U.S. Control
- The proposed deal separates TikTok's U.S. operations and installs U.S. majority owners and a U.S.-controlled board.
- That structure aims to address U.S. national security fears while keeping the platform available to American users.
American Usage, Chinese Ownership
- TikTok feels deeply American to users but remains controlled by ByteDance and valued as a major Chinese tech asset.
- That duality fuels U.S. concerns about data access and political influence via the platform.
Fears Driving U.S. Lawmakers
- Lawmakers fear mandated Chinese data access could enable dossiers, blackmail, or content manipulation targeting U.S. users.
- Those national security concerns underpin bipartisan pressure to limit ByteDance's control.