TikTok, Elon Musk and China

Who Might Buy TikTok? From MrBeast to Elon Musk, Here Are the Top Contenders
Content creator Jimmy Donaldson, known on the Internet as MrBeast, has made it clear he is interested in buying TikTok. Donaldson has the most subscribers of any user on YouTube— over 340 million—and boasts over 113 million TikTok followers.
Elon Musk Reacts To TikTok Ban, Wants X Unbanned In China
Elon Musk is finally sharing his thoughts on the TikTok ban. On Saturday night, the app briefly went offline in the United States, months after the
Elon Musk complains about China ban on X as Donald Trump prepares TikTok reprieve
Elon Musk has objected to a lack of reciprocity in the US-China tech relationship, a rare criticism from the billionaire on issues sensitive to Beijing after US president-elect Donald Trump prepared to offer a reprieve to TikTok on a ban in the US.
Chinese officials might sell TikTok to Elon Musk
Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, owner of X and soon-to-be Trump efficiency czar, could also take over TikTok.
From MrBeast to Elon Musk, who is in the running to buy TikTok?
The countdown is on again for a US-based buyer to take on TikTok, as it faces a ban. Euronews Next takes a look at the contenders to take over the app. View on euronews
Trump welcomes idea of Elon Musk buying TikTok — if billionaire wants it
I met with the owners of Tiktok, the big owners, it’s worthless if it doesn’t get a permit,” Trump said. “It’s worth like a trillion dollars.”
Elon Musk could ‘take TikTok further than X’ and 'hand China power' as Beijing mulls sale
EXCLUSIVE: Rumours Elon Musk could buy TikTok or broker a deal have swirled in recent days in a move that could transform the video-sharing platform and make both parties even more powerful, an expert has said.
China weighs sale of TikTok U.S. to Musk as a possible option
Chinese officials are evaluating a potential option that involves Elon Musk acquiring the U.S. operations if TikTok fails to fend off a controversial ban.
From Elon Musk, MrBeast to Netflix: Check out potential buyers for TikTok amid US ban threat
As TikTok faces a potential ban, various bidders, including Elon Musk and Larry Ellison, are key contenders to buy the platform. Meanwhile, Netflix remains a possible option among streaming giants, though the company has not historically pursued major acquisitions.
TikTok’s possible buyers, from Elon Musk to MrBeast
TikTok’s Chinese parent company has just over two months to find a buyer for the app’s US business or face a nationwide ban, after getting a time extension from President Donald Trump.  There is already competition to own it.
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Why China may be OK with TikTok selling to Elon Musk
One commenter said on that video, “I rather China have my info than Elon.” And TikTok user Dash Dobrofsky said in a video with the caption “Oh dear god, please no,” that Musk buying TikTok ...
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Could Elon Musk buy TikTok? China reportedly weighs the possibility of sale.
As TikTok nears its deadline to either sell or face a ban in the United States, Elon Musk has reportedly emerged ... the company’s market share in China and built goodwill among Chinese ...
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Elon Musk Reportedly Being Considered As A Potential Buyer if TikTok As “TikTok Refugees” Flee To Another China-Based App
TikTok is currently on the verge of being banned, but reportedly, China is mulling the idea of selling the platform to Elon ...
Trump’s dream TikTok deal could set a blueprint for doing business with China
Trump loves the reciprocal trade framework … and he loves this [idea],” a source said of the president’s plan for joint ventures.