Negotiations on acquisition of Microsoft TikTok operating company? U.S. newspaper report August 1, 10:47
Regarding TikTok, a world-famous video-sharing app centered around young people, US President Trump said, "Maybe ban or do other things. Many things are going on at the same time." It is clarified that it is considering measures including the prohibition of.
Meanwhile, the New York Times, a leading paper in the United States, reported that the major IT company Microsoft is in talks to acquire the operating company of TikTok.
The Trump administration has said that the personal information of users may be abused by the Chinese government regarding the application TikTok provided by Chinese companies, and President Trump "may ban the reporters at the White House on the 31st. We may take other actions. Many things are happening at the same time," he said, saying that he is still considering the action including the prohibition of use.
Under these circumstances, the New York Times announced on March 31 that Microsoft is in the process of negotiations for the acquisition of TikTok's operating company.
On the other hand, he said the progress is not clear, such as the prospect of finalizing negotiations.
Regarding TikTok, the ruling and Republican senators have also sent a letter to the government expressing concern that China could misuse it and interfere with the US elections, and the Trump administration's response is the focus.
TikTok “I don't comment on cowardice”
"I don't comment on speculation, but I am confident about TikTok's long-term success," said Microsoft, a major IT company, reportedly is in talks to acquire TikTok's operating company. I am commenting.