In a recent development, it appears that TikTok’s sale in the US has received approval from Chinese President Xi Jinping, according to US sources. If this is true, it could be a significant breakthrough, potentially easing tensions between the US and China over technology transfers and business operations. The news comes amid ongoing dialogues between the US and Chinese officials, though no official statement from the Chinese government has yet been released.

Within Japan, this headline is catching the attention of technology and social media enthusiasts as well as political analysts, because TikTok is also widely used in Japan despite its Chinese origin. The common concern among Japanese users is how a US acquisition might affect their data privacy and application functionality. Some view it as a victory for digital sovereignty, while others are wary about the implications for global technology trade and potential fallout on Japan's relations with China and the US.

As in the US, many nations within the European Union have raised security concerns about Chinese technology companies. A potential deal between TikTok and a US company could act as a precedent for data and technology handling between Western countries and Chinese-based firms, allowing more streamlined discussions and negotiations in future scenarios.