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TikTok’s new owners, eyes on Greenland, US farmers’ plight: 7 US-China relations reads

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by SCMP ReportersFebruary 2, 2026 at 03:00 PM
TikTok’s new owners, eyes on Greenland, US farmers’ plight: 7 US-China relations reads
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Recent news highlights several key aspects of US-China relations. First, despite claims of benefit, many US farmers remain concerned about the impact of tariffs amidst ongoing tensions. Second, TikTok and ByteDance created a new US venture, granting non-Chinese investors 80% ownership, to avoid a nationwide ban of the popular app. Finally, analysts suggest that the US and Canada are diverging in their China policies, particularly after Canada pursued a multifaceted trade deal with Beijing. These developments illustrate the complex and evolving dynamics between the US and China across trade, technology, and international relations.

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Iowa 40% Ottawa 40% Mark Carney 40% Canada ×260% Washington 60% Beijing ×260% ByteDance 70% TikTok ×380% Donald Trump 80% China ×390% United States ×690%

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us-china relations 100% tiktok 80% farmers 60% tariffs 60% trade deal 50% us venture 50% bytedance 50% china policy 40% canada 40%

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