TikTok Ban in the US: US President Donald Trump has given a 45-day ultimatum to the Chinese app TickTalk to deal with Microsoft. He has said that many Chinese apps and software will be banned in the event of no deal.
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Donald Trump given a 45-day ultimatum to Ticketock in America, ban on non-deal
TickTock, in preparation for a deal with Microsoft, will sell ownership in the US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand
The investigation against Tiktok started in Australia and Japan, the ban may be imposed
US President Donald Trump has given a 45-day ultimatum to the Chinese app TickTalk to deal with Microsoft. He has said that many Chinese apps and software will be banned in the event of no deal. Microsoft confirmed on Sunday that it was in talks with Chinese company ByteDance to acquire the US arm of its popular video app TickTalk. It also said that it had discussed with President Donald Trump their concerns about security and censorship in relation to such purchases. Microsoft will buy the ownership of TicketLock in these countries In a statement, the company said that Microsoft and ByteDance have given notice regarding their intention to enter into an agreement regarding the ownership and operation of TickTock's service in the US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. The company said that it hoped that the negotiations would be completed by 15 September. Trump said on Friday that he would soon ban TickTock in the US.
Trump and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella talk
Microsoft said that Trump and CEO Satya Nadella has held talks and after their talks, Microsoft is ready to continue talking on the process of purchasing the US operations of TickTalk. Microsoft's statement said, Microsoft fully understands the importance of addressing the President's concerns. He is committed to acquiring Tittock only after a complete security review and providing reasonable economic benefits to the United States.
Australia also prepares for ban on Tik Tok
Australia has also decided to take action against Chinese apps after TicTalk was banned in India. Australian security agencies have begun an investigation into allegations of data theft at Ticketock and endangering the security of the country. A number of Australian MPs have called for a ban on Tiktok. The app is owned by Chinese tech firm BiteDance. Ticktock has said that users do not have to worry about data security.
Australian PM ordered an inquiry
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation reported on Sunday that Prime Minister Scott Morrison has asked the country's intelligence agencies to investigate whether the Chinese app is a security threat. In addition, Australia's Ministry of Home Affairs is exploring what steps can be taken against the app once privacy or data security risks are detected.
Investigation on Tiktok continues in Japan
Amid tension from China, investigations are continuing against several Chinese apps including TicketLock in Japan. Last week some Japanese lawmakers demanded a ban on the app. It is believed that the US and Japan may soon take major action against Ticktock.
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