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Nuzo1(m): 11:42pm On Jan 28
BondRiv:
The U.S. is so petty and insecure.

Some of you are really out of touch.

Are you aware China banned almost all American apps including YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, twitter, google in China for over a decade till date?

Who should be called petty now?
budaatum: 11:59pm On Jan 28
Bigmouth3:

Tiktok usa not the whole tiktok
Read properly

The byte is not dancing.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c289n8m4j19o

Calitoscassius(m): 12:18am On Jan 29
Where is Mr Musk? Come on! Elon! Don't let this vaccine devil take ticktock from you
miketayo(m): 12:40am On Jan 29
budaatum:
I wonder why I feel Americans and most in the world will trust a Microsoft owned TikTok less than a China owned TikTok.


The owner has said many times he is not Chinese but Singaporean.

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Electorate: 1:03am On Jan 29
Great100000:
Microsoft in Talks to Acquire TikTok Amidst Ongoing Security Concerns - Donald Trump.

US President Donald Trump has confirmed that Microsoft is in talks to acquire TikTok, amidst uncertainty surrounding the app's future in the United States. This development comes after a US law ordered TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, to divest its ownership or face a ban in the country.


Trump revealed that there's significant interest in TikTok, and a potential bidding war could be beneficial. The US government's concerns stem from fears that the Chinese government might exploit TikTok to spy on Americans or influence public opinion.

In response to the impending ban, Trump suspended its implementation for two and a half months to facilitate negotiations with Beijing. TikTok temporarily shut down in the US as the deadline approached but restored services after Trump promised to issue an executive order delaying the ban.

This acquisition, if successful, would mark a significant shift in the tech landscape.

Microsoft's interest in TikTok underscores the app's immense popularity and potential for growth. As the situation unfolds, it's clear that the future of TikTok in the US hangs in the balance.

The acquisition talks are ongoing, with Microsoft potentially acquiring TikTok's US operations. This move could have far-reaching implications for the tech industry, data privacy, and global politics. As the story develops, one thing is certain – the fate of TikTok in the US will have significant consequences.


Source: https://www.reuters.com/technology/trump-says-microsoft-is-talks-acquire-tiktok-2025-01-28/

America's corporate theft, this is how they steal businesses in the name of "national security' just as they did with Irag in the name of "weapons of mass destruction" but went to steal Iraqs oil and gold....dambaza white barawo. Thieves.

Exactly how Britain stole Chelsea in the name of "Russion Invading Ukraine"....White criminals....the looting they did in Africa isn't enough.

Electorate: 1:06am On Jan 29
Afrowits:
I think the US is trying to see that most of this top Social media app are under their control. I sha love US.

Why won't you love your master? Loyal slave...you fell in love with your chains already, loving your master shouldn't be a difficult thing to do.

RushManni:


They are not petty - this is a state that has a framework and principles and most importantly Template for their nation.

They understand the boundaries of their national sphere .... They know where they're going, and yes, it might not be understood by you. Cos you don't even know what they know (what they think) about their country ....

They're not like the animal farms we have in Africa and call them countries - without future or without any framework which they believe is the blueprint from them.

I'm glad some countries though are making progress in Africa ...

Although most are still animal farms. And you know the first (the number one; the numero uno) animal farm in Africa

epainos:
China has no say because they are the first bully. Lol. They made sure most American apps are banned in their nation. X is banned is China for almost 2 years. Lol. Whatsapp too for over 5 years now. Lol. Yet without the US all the apps and tech they are building are nothing. Let's all balance these things. Let's not blame the US. China is a mad nation. If they get to become the World power, China will bully everyone. The US to me is still fair, considerate, and accommodating. I prefer this US reign to any useless BRICS nonsense. Those nations there are somethings else. They all have something in common. They are are mad nations. Lol. Russia, China and South Africa are the "most most most mostest crazziesst craziest" of all.

A strong leader with "kolomenta" like Trump especially when Biden decided to unleash out the demons in him without making sure he doesn't return will go to the extreme end. My prayer is that he doesn't turn out to allow himself turn to Hitler. It is possible if he is not careful. I some of his decisions so far (not all), but they still look so scary.

I wrote about it earlier. He negotiated that Palestinians should leave Gaza for Egypt and Jordan....lol. And then released the bomb Biden blocked from going to Israel because Israel will level everything in Gaza with it. Trump said after all they paid for it. Lol. No be "kolomenta" person go do this? But the truth is that this is the only reason there will be peace. And the only way is that the upper hand person there should take over everything. That's it. You keep saying Palestines are people too..then, the war will go on for life. Is it fair? Nope. But if you want the war to stop, Palestines should quit. Period. If you don't want to take the hard decision, then, just keep shut and close your eyes, and say nothing even though you see kids and women dying anyhow. The better fighter will win las las. Na waste of time trying to put mouth in that Gaza war. A war that has been going on before many were born. Lol.

He has almost stopped Russia and Ukraine war too. I have written about it in one of my posts.

So, the checks he has placed on to carry out for China in Panama and Greenland may be a tough decision, but those are pro-America. Belgium has decided to put some billions of dollars in the Greenland security just because Trump threatened them. A place they neglected. Lol. Still Trump said that is not enough and they are still working on how to tackle it. Lol. If the US is successful in doing what Trump is proposing in Panama and Greenland, just forget it....China is finished. All their "gragra" is over. And the next 100 years, US will be world power.

Hate Trump....but the Democrats too will enjoy from these bold moves.

Just imagine how Canada that I used to think is a powerful nation is reduced to nothing. As big as it is, Trump messed them up telling them to become the 51st state of the US. That one cracked me. Not even saying each province should become a state. The whole nation that is like twice of the US in land area. Lol. Trump "menta" no be small. cheesy But it is good for Americans at this time. Trust me...it is.

Proud asslickers of America:s criminal empire spotted.

America's corporate theft, this is how they steal businesses in the name of "national security' just as they did with Irag in the name of "weapons of mass destruction" but went to steal Iraqs oil and gold....dambaza white barawo. Thieves.

Exactly how Britain stole Chelsea in the name of "Russion Invading Ukraine"....White criminals....the looting they did in Africa isn't enough.

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epainos: 1:08am On Jan 29
China has no say because they are the first bully. Lol. They made sure most American apps are banned in their nation. X is banned is China for almost 2 years. Lol. Whatsapp too for over 5 years now. Lol. Yet without the US all the apps and tech they are building are nothing. Let's all balance these things. Let's not blame the US. China is a mad nation. If they get to become the World power, China will bully everyone. The US to me is still fair, considerate, and accommodating. I prefer this US reign to any useless BRICS nonsense. Those nations there are somethings else. They all have something in common. They are are mad nations. Lol. Russia, China and South Africa are the "most most most mostest crazziesst craziest" of all.

A strong leader with "kolomenta" like Trump especially when Biden decided to unleash out the demons in him without making sure he doesn't return will go to the extreme end. My prayer is that he doesn't turn out to allow himself turn to Hitler. It is possible if he is not careful. I some of his decisions so far (not all), but they still look so scary.

I wrote about it earlier. He negotiated that Palestinians should leave Gaza for Egypt and Jordan....lol. And then released the bomb Biden blocked from going to Israel because Israel will level everything in Gaza with it. Trump said after all they paid for it. Lol. No be "kolomenta" person go do this? But the truth is that this is the only reason there will be peace. And the only way is that the upper hand person there should take over everything. That's it. You keep saying Palestines are people too..then, the war will go on for life. Is it fair? Nope. But if you want the war to stop, Palestines should quit. Period. If you don't want to take the hard decision, then, just keep shut and close your eyes, and say nothing even though you see kids and women dying anyhow. The better fighter will win las las. Na waste of time trying to put mouth in that Gaza war. A war that has been going on before many were born. Lol.

He has almost stopped Russia and Ukraine war too. I have written about it in one of my posts.

So, the checks he has placed on to carry out for China in Panama and Greenland may be a tough decision, but those are pro-America. Belgium has decided to put some billions of dollars in the Greenland security just because Trump threatened them. A place they neglected. Lol. Still Trump said that is not enough and they are still working on how to tackle it. Lol. If the US is successful in doing what Trump is proposing in Panama and Greenland, just forget it....China is finished. All their "gragra" is over. And the next 100 years, US will be world power.

Hate Trump....but the Democrats too will enjoy from these bold moves.

Just imagine how Canada that I used to think is a powerful nation is reduced to nothing. As big as it is, Trump messed them up telling them to become the 51st state of the US. That one cracked me. Not even saying each province should become a state. The whole nation that is like twice of the US in land area. Lol. Trump "menta" no be small. cheesy But it is good for Americans at this time. Trust me...it is.
Xisnin(m): 1:32am On Jan 29
budaatum:


They began at the bottom by stealing land and very cheap labour.
That is how all empires are formed but it didn't guarantee their longevity.


Give me the same start
Who will give you the same start? it is never given but taken and paid for in blood.
Many even fizzle out quick even though they started well.
Are you willing to pay the price?


and I to will Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth, but pity those I exploit for my blessings, especially if I kept exploiting, them, I think.
No, you won't.
Even if this were to be the 1st century, your reach will still be limited by either distance or competing powers.
saintkel(m): 2:02am On Jan 29
RushManni:
When is late for a man to marry ......
when he's dead
koladata(m): 3:10am On Jan 29
china doesn't allow youtube, whatsap, instagram.... china wouldn't even negotiate like USA did 
KnowledgePower7:
Today I learnt that the only way USA can survive is to make sure that other countries do not develop!!

Anything that will make your country prosper is a threat to USA.

USA want to have all the good things
Then only them can share it with their friends
While other countries remain poor and dependent on US

That is how they have managed to stay at the top for many many years..
Kingson28: 3:34am On Jan 29
[quote author=BondRiv post=133912073]The U.S. is so petty and insecure.

[Why is Facebook and why is WhatsApp banned in China? Is China petty?]
FutureFocus: 3:38am On Jan 29
Afrowits:
I think the US is trying to see that most of this top Social media app are under their control. I sha love US.

They bought WhatsApp from Indians, YouTube as well and vevo, TikTok will kill YouTube which is the main source of revenue for google in few years to come , hence the aggressive move toward the ownership of TikTok, it’s all monopoly game
It’s a desperate move to maintain their spy app,
All these apps aren’t just mere apps, they are tools, real spy tools,

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Athemisia: 3:44am On Jan 29
uncleck:
Sometimes I just pity China. They ban American apps in their country but want Americans to use theirs. Unfortunately, their alternatives to Americans are still not global
TikTok is not a Chinese app but Singaporean. infact, it's even banned in china as well.
U.s are trying to promote their own social medias and control free speech.
It was later discovered that most of u.s senators invested heavily into Meta recently while trying to ban TikTok.
Lorechino(m): 3:51am On Jan 29
My question is, can't TikTok survive without USA 🇺🇸?

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Athemisia: 3:52am On Jan 29
preciouswoman66:
US government sha

Though I like how they collaborate with their big cooperation.

If na 9ja, one werey go see government dey favour one man
Oligarchy is what is also playing out in the U.S.
Government favours the rich and they pay less tax.
Are you aware that Mark Zuckerberg lobby the u.s congress to ban TikTok?
Are you aware that most u.s senators purchases shares in Meta ( Mark Zuckerberg company) months ago while trying to ban TikTok??
They claim is for national security against china yet iphone is made in china.
They're not even aware that TikTok is also ban in China years ago.
Athemisia: 3:54am On Jan 29
koladata:
china doesn't allow youtube, whatsap, instagram.... china wouldn't even negotiate like USA did 
TikTok is also ban in China. It's own by a Singaporean.
koladata(m): 4:38am On Jan 29
Oh thanks for this info, i've always thought it was own by china
Athemisia:

TikTok is also ban in China. It's own by a Singaporean.
Berankis: 5:53am On Jan 29
Afrowits:
I think the US is trying to see that most of this top Social media app are under their control. I sha love US.
China will not sell to them. China is their biggest contender and nightmare always coming up with better versions of major US innovations like BYD, Deepseek etc. Let the battle begin...
Ironfaceman(m): 6:01am On Jan 29
CuteNbad:
in what way?

Before tiktok, to collect money from YouTube the verification process you'll go through is very traumatising and most of content creators lose their money on flimsy excuse from ADSENSE.
Procashtips(m): 6:07am On Jan 29
Always to add "Tiktok US".

Tiktok does not belong to the US alone, so when talking about acquisition, let your readers know you're only talking about the US version of tiktok.
Procashtips(m): 6:08am On Jan 29
Athemisia:

TikTok is also ban in China. It's own by a Singaporean.

Tiktok is not banned in China, stop spreading false information. It bears another name in China.

Lastly, the owner of tiktok is a Chinese, the US version of tiktok is managed by a Singaporean (The CEO)

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Bombolistic: 6:36am On Jan 29
I'll quit tiktok the moment Microsoft acquires it
RushManni: 7:41am On Jan 29
Electorate:


Why won't you love your master? Loyal slave...you fell in love with your chains already, loving your master shouldn't be a difficult thing to do.





Proud asslickers of America:s criminal empire spotted.

America's corporate theft, this is how they steal businesses in the name of "national security' just as they did with Irag in the name of "weapons of mass destruction" but went to steal Iraqs oil and gold....dambaza white barawo. Thieves.

Exactly how Britain stole Chelsea in the name of "Russion Invading Ukraine"....White criminals....the looting they did in Africa isn't enough.

You're not making sense ....... Why not leave the "criminals" alone and face your country.... Develop it so that Americans can be vying to troop in even to the tune of entering illegally cos it's so sweet to be in your country.

The day you idíots wake up is the day the world will end. Stupid lazy mediocre beings ....

I'm glad that not all Africans are this way, if you think this is all about Africa and Africans
Thoth02: 8:17am On Jan 29
This won't happen, before you know they start using TikTok to spy on people,

The same way they monitor and see your
WhatsApp chats. Using end to end encryption to deceive people.

NCC should ban WhatsApp and Facebook.
Thoth02: 8:23am On Jan 29
Lorechino:
My question is, can't TikTok survive without USA 🇺🇸?

The power of US/Google is playstore and I believe that would soon be solved.

Each Smartphone brand must have their own Appstore.

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Immorttal: 8:27am On Jan 29
femi4:
Microsoft lacks innovation, they should stay away from tiktok

They moved from ie to edge..no difference
Lol, difference dey sha. But that Internet Explorer lasted for about 30 years, no changes grin
MartinsD12(m): 8:57am On Jan 29
Great100000:
Microsoft in Talks to Acquire TikTok Amidst Ongoing Security Concerns - Donald Trump.

US President Donald Trump has confirmed that Microsoft is in talks to acquire TikTok, amidst uncertainty surrounding the app's future in the United States. This development comes after a US law ordered TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, to divest its ownership or face a ban in the country.


Trump revealed that there's significant interest in TikTok, and a potential bidding war could be beneficial. The US government's concerns stem from fears that the Chinese government might exploit TikTok to spy on Americans or influence public opinion.

In response to the impending ban, Trump suspended its implementation for two and a half months to facilitate negotiations with Beijing. TikTok temporarily shut down in the US as the deadline approached but restored services after Trump promised to issue an executive order delaying the ban.

This acquisition, if successful, would mark a significant shift in the tech landscape.

Microsoft's interest in TikTok underscores the app's immense popularity and potential for growth. As the situation unfolds, it's clear that the future of TikTok in the US hangs in the balance.

The acquisition talks are ongoing, with Microsoft potentially acquiring TikTok's US operations. This move could have far-reaching implications for the tech industry, data privacy, and global politics. As the story develops, one thing is certain – the fate of TikTok in the US will have significant consequences.


Source: https://www.reuters.com/technology/trump-says-microsoft-is-talks-acquire-tiktok-2025-01-28/
Microsoft that couldn't manage Nokia Lumia
Kingbharry: 9:25am On Jan 29
RushManni:


If you weren't stupîd you'd have realized where I wrote that I'm glad not all African countries are slow and refuse to make progress...

Y'all sympathizers of mediócrity .... Why did you feel attacked ?

I pray your life remain like majority of African countries (their structure and institutions) instead of the likes of USA

Say amen

Stupid thing. You're not glad with the progress we're making but you're happy to call countries where people live animal farms.
If you weren't so stupid you'd know that I didn't attack you. I just told you the kind of animal you are. The dumbest of all. You think you're the human amongst the animals? Or a wise animal?
Ankakh: 9:29am On Jan 29
[b]US President Donald Trump has confirmed that Microsoft is in talks[b] to acquire TikTok, amidst uncertainty surrounding the app's future in the United States. This development comes after a US law ordered TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, to divest its ownership or face a ban in the country.

Trump said it and everyone is carrying the news that MIcrosoft is in consideration to acquire TikTok. For a guy that lies as he breaths, this news should be taken with a pinch of salt until when corroborated from other reputable sources (with possible knowledge of such a deal). Trump that can be trying to pressure TikTok.

Not to mention that the whole narrative of TikTok being a national security concern or privacy issues is the exact thing that Meta and other Big Tech do in the US. But because they are US companies, they can do no wrong.
Kingbharry: 9:29am On Jan 29
emmy512:

But they did stick to their national sphere.

Tik tok USA that is being bought , not tik tok in the whole world.

Why can't they compete or rather ban the whole thing if it's a threat to them? Can they entertain any bid for any of their top companies like Google or Microsoft to be sold to other countries?
Lorechino(m): 9:40am On Jan 29
Thoth02:


The power of US/Google is playstore and I believe that would soon be solved.

Each Smartphone brand must have their own Appstore.



Oooh I see, thank you.
emmy512(m): 10:09am On Jan 29
Kingbharry:


Why can't they compete or rather ban the whole thing if it's a threat to them? Can they entertain any bid for any of their top companies like Google or Microsoft to be sold to other countries?
Compete?
They're already competing, the US wants to have control of their citizens data especially if it's a Chinese app.

They can't trust them.

Same way china does not trust them and made sure US apps are not allowed their .

it was banned outright by hidden and trump as a business man saw an opportunity to have It and still make 50 percent of it American owned so it won't have a total Chinese control.

But don't worry, 😁 if the deal is not accepted it will be totally banned as you wish and I bet you, tik too would rather have a cut of American market than loose it.

And if America succeeds it'll set a precedent where all EU nations or five eye nations would start to behave same way and tik tok may have to divest or fold in those countries.

Let china open it's country to American apps and watch what happens

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