On January 20, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning hosted a regular press conference.

A Reuters reporter asked that TikTok has resumed operations in the United States under the efforts of US President-elect Trump, but Trump said he hopes to reach an agreement to give the United States a 50% ownership in the joint venture. What is China's attitude towards the agreement between TikTok and Trump?

Mao Ning said that TikTok has been operating in the United States for many years and is deeply loved by American users. It has played a positive role in promoting employment and stimulating consumption in the United States. It is hoped that the US side can listen carefully to rational voices and provide an open, fair, just and non-discriminatory business environment for market entities from all countries to operate in the United States.

"For the operation and acquisition of enterprises, we always believe that it should be decided by the enterprises independently according to market principles. If it involves Chinese enterprises, it should comply with Chinese laws and regulations." Mao Ning said.