Beijing has no reason to approve “dirty and unfair” Tik Tok-Oracle deal – China Daily

In an editorial piece by China Daily, the Chinese media outlet slams the US’ approval of the Tik Tok-Oracle agreement, calling it a ‘dirty and unfair’ deal, adding that Beijing has no intention to approve such a deal that is based on "bullying and extortion".

Key quotes

"What the United States has done to TikTok is almost the same as a gangster forcing an unreasonable and unfair business deal on a legitimate company."

"National security has become the weapon of choice for ... Washington when it wants to curb the rise of any companies from foreign countries that are out-performing their US peers.”

"China as a big country will not accept blackmail from the US Nor will it hand over control of an outstanding high-tech Chinese company to extortionists."