TikTok has become the latest flash point between Washington and Beijing over the control of technology that affects American lives. Even if Oracle may try to close a deal, it is unclear whether Beijing would create new obstacles to the process. Unlike many other technology companies, Oracle has cultivated close ties with the Trump administration. Last month, Mr. Trump said he would support Oracle buying TikTok. He called Oracle a “great company” and said the firm, which specializes in enterprise software, could successfully run TikTok.

Source: New York Times September 13, 2020 22:59 UTC