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Media: Axel Springer likely interested in TikTok's European business

Just recently the German media company acquired the British Telegraph, now the company is reportedly interested in the next acquisition.

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Media: Axel Springer likely interested in TikTok's European business

Axel Springer is interested in acquiring a stake in TikTok's European business, according to a report. CEO Mathias Döpfner proposed the idea to US Ambassador to France Charles Kushner. The deal would involve ByteDance, the Chinese owner of TikTok, which previously agreed to create a joint venture with a majority US ownership to address security concerns. This move aims to alleviate concerns from US politicians regarding TikTok's Chinese ownership.

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