Elon Musk, China and TikTok

What Musk’s Tweets Reveal About His Relationship With China
As Elon Musk grew Tesla’s business in China, he publicly cozied up to its leaders on his favorite social media platform.
Reports China is Eyeing Elon Musk to Buy TikTok
Elon Musk is being eyed by Chinese authorities as a potential buyer of TikTok. Newsweek's live blog is closed.
Why China may be OK with TikTok selling to Elon Musk
After years of rejecting the idea of a sale of TikTok’s US assets to an American buyer in order to avert a ban, China and ByteDance may have found an owner they could live with: Elon Musk.
Scarborough: Elon Musk Is The Last Person To Trust With TikTok, Because He Would Do Exactly What The Chinese Would Want
Joe' host Joe Scarborough expressed on Thursday's show that he has "always been horrified" by the Chinese-owned app TikTok and said Elon Musk should not be the person to take over American operations for the social platform.
China is considering selling TikTok to Elon Musk, report claims
Musk acquired X (then Twitter) in October 2022 after a highly publicized back and forth, in which he gave up on the acquisition midway but ultimately closed the deal, paying $44 billion for the platform. X's user base has been on a decline since the acquisition, and advertising revenues have plummeted.
Could Elon Musk buy TikTok? China reportedly weighs the possibility of sale.
Chinese officials reportedly want ByteDance Ltd. to remain the owners of TikTok but is in discussion on how to work with the Trump Administration.
TikTok Calls Report That China Is Exploring Sale of App to Elon Musk ‘Pure Fiction’
TikTok denied a report that China is exploring a sale of the app to Elon Musk to keep TikTok operational in America amid a looming U.S. ban.
Chinese officials might sell TikTok to Elon Musk
Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, owner of X and soon-to-be Trump efficiency czar, could also take over TikTok.
TikTok needs a US buyer so bad it might seek out Elon Musk
Americans are going to lose access to TikTok in less than a week, unless China green-lights a sale to what Congress has deemed a non-adversary of the United States — something China is unlikely to do but might.
How the TikTok Ruling Impacts Elon Musk
The US Supreme Court unanimously upheld a law that threatens to shut down TikTok in the US if it's not sold. One of those possible buyers is said to be Elon Musk, a close ally of President-elect Donald Trump.
We think Elon Musk could buy TikTok without the algorithm, says Wedbush Securities' Dan Ives
Dan Ives, Wedbush Securities global head of tech research, joins CNBC's 'The Exchange' to discuss the looming TikTok ban in the U.S.
These Billionaires, Companies And Investors—Elon Musk, Kevin O’Leary And More—Could Buy TikTok As Ban Looms
ByteDance, TikTok’s parent company, is required to sell the app to a U.S.-based buyer or face a nationwide ban.
Who is buying TikTok? Rumored buyers include MrBeast, Elon Musk: What to know
TikTok’s time will expire on Jan. 19 if no buyer is found or the Supreme Court rules in the app’s favor. Here’s what to know.
How democrats drove silicon valley into Donald Trump's arms
For a recent episode of the New York Times Opinion podcast "Matter of Opinion," co-host and columnist Ross Douthat spoke with ...
What is Xiaohongshu, Chinese app topping US download charts after TikTok's exit?
The Chinese app Xiaohongshu has become the most downloaded in the U.S. as TikTok users migrate due to potential bans.
The United Kingdom’s history and its immigration trends show a country where assimilation is still the general rule
The United Kingdom’s history and its immigration trends show a country where assimilation is still the general rule.
Opinion: What to watch in the coming AI policy shake-up
How will the incoming administration navigate the complexities of AI in governance, energy use and global relations? Here's ...
How to prepare for a TikTok ban, including how to save your content
If you are an avid TikTok user – or a creator who relies on the platform for income – here’s what you need to know to prepare ...
Why Tesla Stock Surged Today
Tesla's valuation climbed today alongside reports that CEO Elon Musk could be involved in a deal to purchase TikTok from ByteDance -- its Chinese parent company. The electric vehicle (EV) leader's ...