A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Monday that the United States should earnestly listen to the voice of reason and provide an open, fair, just and non-discriminatory business environment for market entities from other countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
TikTok has restored service in the United States citing President-elect Donald Trump’s efforts, but Trump reportedly said that he wants to cut a deal that will see the United States have 50 percent ownership in a joint venture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In response to a related query, spokesperson Mao Ning told a press briefing that TikTok has operated in the United States for years and been very popular with American users. It has played a positive role in boosting U.S. employment and consumption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“When it comes to actions such as the operation and acquisition of businesses, we believe they should be independently decided by companies in accordance with market principles,” Mao said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If it involves Chinese companies, China’s laws and regulations should be observed, she added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Responding to Elon Musk’s recent remarks concerning the operation of TikTok and social media platform X, Mao said the Chinese government manages the internet in accordance with law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“We welcome internet companies across the world to operate in China as long as they abide by China’s laws and regulations and provide safe and reliable products and services,” she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n