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TikTok sale: Trump extends deadline.

US President Donald Trump has extended the deadline for the sale of TikTok once again. The US government had originally planned to announce a decision before the weekend, but developments surrounding the tariffs have now led to a second deadline extension.

By Ning Wang

(230430) -- BEIJING, April 30, 2023 () -- This photo taken on Aug. 21, 2020 shows a logo of TikTok s Los Angeles Office

TikTok: Decision on forced sale imminent.

The TikTok forced sale is entering the hot phase – the US government plans to announce its decision before the weekend. While Amazon and OnlyFans founder Tim Stokely are bidding, China is an unpredictable factor.

By Amelie Richter

Defense: Philippines send appeasing signals to China.

Regarding the planned purchase of fighter jets, the Philippines has sent reassuring signals to China. The US Department of Defense had previously confirmed a possible sale of F-16 fighter jets to the Philippines.

By Leonardo Pape