China Reaffirms Position on TikTok After Trump Comments on Deal Talks

Breaking NewsJul. 10, 2025

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China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning reiterated Beijing's principled stance on the TikTok issue during a regular press briefing.
U.S. President Donald Trump mentioned that Washington would consult with Beijing regarding a potential acquisition of TikTok.
Trump claimed that a deal was “basically done,” pending approval from the Chinese government.
This situation highlights the ongoing tensions between the U.S. and China over technology and data privacy issues.

AsianFin -- China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning reiterated Beijing’s position that China has stated its principled stance on the TikTok issue multiple times.

She said at a regular press briefing where Bloomberg asked about U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent remarks that Washington would hold consultations with Beijing over a possible acquisition of TikTok.

Trump claimed that a deal was “basically done,” pending potential approval from the Chinese side.

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