The recent framework agreement between the United States and China on TikTok ownership represents a pivotal moment in the ongoing saga of this popular social media platform. Announced on September 15, 2025, following high-level trade talks in Madrid, Spain, the deal aims to transfer control of TikTok from its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, to U.S.-based entities. This development comes just ahead of a looming September 17 deadline that could have led to the app’s ban in the United States, citing national security concerns. While the agreement has been hailed by some as a breakthrough in U.S.-China relations, it has ignited fierce debates about the potential for continued Chinese influence, data privacy, and the integrity of American innovation.

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