China Comments on TikTok, Says Tech Export Needs Its Approval

April 9, 2025, 10:12 AM UTC

China respects voluntary and fair business practices among companies, but tech exports must be approved by the government, Ministry of Commerce says in a statement, in response to US’s delay on TikTok ban.

  • China opposes practices that ignore market norms and damage the legitimate rights and interests of companies
  • NOTE: TikTok Deal Stalled by China’s Objections to Tariffs, Trump Says

(Updates with more details.)

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