Editorial | TikTok deal could show way forward for US-China engagement

What was supposed to be a forced sale on national security grounds is now a joint venture. In response to a question, Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman Guo Jiakun said the country’s position on the matter had been clear and consistent, indicating no obvious objections from Chinese authorities. A breakthrough came in September after a round of talks between Chinese and US delegations held in Madrid, followed by a pivotal phone call and then a face-to-face addressing a wide range of bilateral issues between Trump and President Xi Jinping in Busan, South Korea, in October. If all else works…