#Musk May Acquire TikTok#
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Overview
Currently, the possibility of Musk acquiring TikTok is heating up. US President Trump has expressed support for Musk or Oracle Chairman Larry Ellison acquiring TikTok and forming a joint venture with the US government. Saudi Prince Alwaleed bin Talal's investment company Kingdom Holding has also said that it would be interested in investing if Musk or someone else acquires TikTok. Although ByteDance has refused to sell TikTok, Trump has signed an executive order extending the deadline for the sale by 75 days, while a US Supreme Court ruling on national security laws could force ByteDance to reconsider its sale plans.
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The possibility of Elon Musk acquiring TikTok is heating up, drawing attention from all sides. US President Donald Trump has expressed support for Musk or Larry Ellison, chairman of Oracle, to acquire TikTok and form a joint venture with the US government. He believes this would ensure TikTok's operating license and secure strong support. Although ByteDance has steadfastly refused to sell TikTok, Trump has extended the deadline for the sale by 75 days. A national security law ruling by the US Supreme Court could force ByteDance to reconsider the sale plan. Besides Musk and Ellison, other potential bidders have emerged, including a team led by tech entrepreneur Jesse Tinley, former Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt, and "Shark Tank" investor Kevin O'Leary. Notably, Kingdom Holding (KHC), the investment company of Saudi Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, has expressed interest in investing if Musk or others acquire TikTok. KHC currently holds stakes in Musk's social media platform X and AI startup xAI, indicating a positive Saudi stance on Musk acquiring TikTok.However, the Chinese government has expressed a cautious stance on the deal, saying it hopes the US will provide a fair and non-discriminatory environment. Currently, the final outcome of Musk's acquisition of TikTok remains uncertain, but this event will undoubtedly have a significant impact on the global technology landscape.
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Classic Views
Musk's acquisition of TikTok may be supported by the investment company of Saudi Prince.
Trump supports Musk or Ellison's acquisition of TikTok and forms a joint venture with the US government.
ByteDance refused to sell TikTok, but Trump has signed an executive order extending the deadline for sale by 75 days.
The Chinese government has expressed a cautious stance on the transaction, saying it hopes the US side will provide a fair and non-discriminatory environment.