Will TikTok deal satisfy security concerns in US?

Al JazeeraCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete January 24, 2026 at 11:07 PM

Will TikTok deal satisfy security concerns in US?

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In January 2026, a deal was reached to address US national security concerns surrounding TikTok, a Chinese video-sharing platform used by over 200 million Americans. The agreement, intended to resolve a debate that began almost six years prior, establishes a TikTok-US joint venture. This new entity will be controlled by a number of US investors. The deal aims to allow TikTok to continue operating in the US while mitigating concerns that led to discussions about banning the app. The reasons for TikTok becoming a significant political issue in the US are explored by experts Einar Tangen, Sarah Kreps, and Anupam Chander.

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James Bays 40% Georgetown University Law Center 40% Technology Policy Institute at Cornell University 40% Centre for International Governance Innovation 40% Anupam Chander 50% Einar Tangen 50% Sarah Kreps 50% Beijing 60% China 60% Washington, D.C. 60% United States ×580% TikTok ×590%

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tiktok 100% national security 80% united states 70% china 60% data security 60% joint venture 50% political issue 50% video-sharing platform 40%

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