By skyforbes 
Ever since the US-China negotiations began in Madrid, the resolution of the TikTok issue has become a hot topic, with rumors flying everywhere.
In the early morning of September 20th, ByteDance also issued a statement, stating that it “will proceed with relevant work in accordance with Chinese law, allowing TikTok’s US operations to continue to serve American users.”
Meanwhile, European and American media outlets, flooding China with information, have been insisting that TikTok has been sold to the US, including its algorithm. Such rumors have been widely disseminated.
I knew this news was false immediately, as it contradicts common sense and official Chinese announcements. However, the rumor continues to spread because there isn’t enough truth and details.
It’s impossible to prove a rumor is false, but without details, it’s also difficult for others to disprove it.
Chinese and European and American practices differ. Exaggerating details before a formal signing is generally a practice favored by European and American media. While the US and European media prefer to report details during negotiations, the more details reported, the more points of…