Trump's Return Sparks TikTok Revival in U.S.

TikTok announced the restoration of its U.S. service following a promise by President-elect Trump to lift bans on the app upon his return to power. Though key services resumed, tensions remain high amid China's data security threats and looming U.S. laws pushing for divestment.

TikTok has announced the restoration of its service in the U.S. after President-elect Donald Trump promised to revive the app once he returns to power. This move follows his previous efforts to ban the app over data security concerns linked to its Chinese parent company, ByteDance.

Tensions between the U.S. and China remain, as Trump's administration seeks to safeguard national security and ensure that TikTok eventually cuts ties with its Chinese ownership. The app, which faced service interruptions, plans to fully restore access while negotiations continue.

With a previous executive order demanding divestment, alternative solutions are being explored. Some Republican lawmakers urge strict adherence to the law. Meanwhile, other ByteDance-owned apps like CapCut and Lemon8 remain unavailable in the U.S., fueling further debate over China-linked tech in America.

(With inputs from agencies.)