Australia may have to choose between a Chinese TikTok and one owned by Trump’s billionaire backers

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Expert raises concerns about what US TikTok deal could mean for News Corp’s ‘worrying dominance’ in Australian media

Would you rather a Chinese-owned TikTok or one run by a consortium of Trump-supporting billionaires?

That’s the choice Australia is being asked to consider.

The Trump administration has outlined that a proposed deal for TikTok to remain in operation in the United States would transfer the control of TikTok’s US operations to a US company that will have seven seats on the board, with six filled by Americans. Donald Trump has suggested a consortium of US businesses, including Larry Ellison’s Oracle and Rupert and Lachlan Murdoch’s Fox Corporation, are involved in the deal.

Expert raises concerns about what US TikTok deal could mean for News Corp’s ‘worrying dominance’ in Australian mediaFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWould you rather a Chinese-owned TikTok or one run by a consortium of Trump-supporting billionaires?
That’s the choice Australia is being asked to consider.The Trump administration has outlined that a proposed deal for TikTok to remain in operation in the United States would transfer the control of TikTok’s US operations to a US company that will have seven seats on the board, with six filled by Americans. Donald Trump has suggested a consortium of US businesses, including Larry Ellison’s Oracle and Rupert and Lachlan Murdoch’s Fox Corporation, are involved in the deal. Continue reading…

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