The U.S. government continues to scrutinize TikTok's operations amid national security concerns tied to its Chinese parent company, ByteDance. Washington insists that for TikTok to operate in the U.S., ByteDance must sever its ties with its Chinese parent company. Despite a prior ban on ByteDance apps by most U.S. lawmakers, a reprieve granted under former President Donald Trump has allowed the company to release new apps. However, TikTok faces the prospect of another ban as tensions escalate. The Chinese government has firmly rejected demands to sell TikTok's proprietary algorithm, emphasizing that it will not be transferred anytime soon. This stance has been publicly criticized by Chinese officials, highlighting ongoing geopolitical tensions surrounding the app's presence and control in the U.S. market.