TikTok’s Chinese owner may get more time to sell, Trump suggests / Global
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Amid escalating political pressure and looming deadlines, TikTok’s Chinese parent may secure extra time to complete its mandated divestiture. U.S. officials have hinted at a delay, fueling debates and raising eyebrows over the evolving regulatory stance in this high-stakes tech drama.
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