Despite ongoing pressure from the U.S. government to divest from its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, a recent framework deal regarding TikTok is being hailed as a 'win-win' by Beijing. While the agreement appears to cede American operations to U.S.-led ownership, a closer look reveals key concessions that allow China to maintain significant influence and protect its strategic interests. This outcome is a testament to China’s patient negotiation and its firm stance on a critical piece of technology.The central component of this victory for China is the fate of TikTok's powerful recommendation algorithm. This proprietary technology is the secret sauce behind the app's success, a sophisticated engine that analyzes user behavior to serve u
