US backs off on enforcing ban on TikTok of China


A reflection of the US flag is seen on the sign of the TikTok app in this illustration picture taken Sept 19, 2020. -Photo/Agencies

WASHINGTON, Nov 14 (China Daily/ANN): The US government said it would delay implementing a ban on Tik-Tok to comply with a court ruling, and the popular video-sharing app has been granted more time to file paperwork for a potential sale.

The US Commerce Department said in a document obtained by media on Thursday that "a preliminary injunction ordered by a federal-district court on Oct 30 prevents the implementation of specific Department actions".

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