President Trump’s decision to delay the TikTok ban brought relief to millions of American users, but the move hasn’t gone over well in China. Trump has floated the idea of requiring TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, to hand over a 50% stake to avoid a shutdown, a proposal that’s sparked backlash. Chinese officials have pushed back, emphasizing that such decisions should align with Chinese law and calling for a fair business environment. Meanwhile, Trump’s executive order grants a 75-day reprieve, giving time to explore alternatives while avoiding a sudden shutdown of the popular app. The debate has ignited fiery discussions on Chinese social media, with users decrying the proposed ownership split as “robbery.” As tensions simmer, Trump’s suggestion of linking tariffs to TikTok’s fate adds another layer of complexity to the ongoing US-China tech rivalry.