TikTok has signed agreements with a group of U.S.-based investors to establish a new American joint venture that would oversee data protection and content governance for TikTok’s U.S. operations.
The arrangement follows years of negotiations between TikTok and U.S. officials over national security concerns tied to the app’s Chinese ownership. The Associated Press, citing an internal TikTok memo, reported that TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew told employees that TikTok had signed an agreement with U.S. investors.
The Epoch Times cannot independently verify the contents of the internal memo.
The deal reflects a long-discussed framework aimed at allowing TikTok to continue operating in the United States while addressing concerns over user data security and algorithm control. According to the memo cited by The Associated Press, the joint venture will be responsible for safeguarding U.S. user data, ensuring algorithm security, overseeing content moderation, and maintaining software integrity. The deal is expected to close on Jan. 22, 2026….