China: China-United States framework agreement on operation of TikTok
Progress
Current status
under deliberation
15 Sep 2025 under deliberation
Scope
Implementers
China
United States of America
Policy Area
Authorisation, registration and licensing
Policy Instrument
Prohibition of goods and services
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
Implementation Level
bi- or plurilateral agreement
Timeline of events
China's Ministry of Commerce announced framework agreement with United States addressing divestiture of TikTok
On 15 September 2025, China's Ministry of Commerce announced a framework agreement with the United States of America on the operation of TikTok. The agreement applies to TikTok’s operations in the United States and also focuses on technology exports…
SourceEvent type
treaty
Action type
announcement
Government branch
executive
Government body
central government