The plan to acquire TikTok, the globally popular social media application, has been given approval through a Presidential Order in the United States. This move is significant given the ongoing geopolitical tensions and reportedly aims to protect American users' data from potential exploitation. Details of the acquisition's execution are yet to be revealed.

In Japan, TikTok is extremely popular and its acquisition shakes the application's existence in the country. Japanese users are keen on understanding the implications on their data privacy and the app’s overall functionality post-acquisition. The Japanese government eyes the unfolding events, keen to maintain its robust data protection laws amidst the changing landscape.

In contrast to Japan, the US and EU have continuously scrutinized the operations of Chinese tech companies on their shores due to fears of data misuse. The decision to green-light TikTok's acquisition reflects a move to control these perceived threats.