It is unclear whether Twitter will pursue a deal with TikTok, which would face significant challenges. Microsoft said it was negotiating for TikTok's operations in the U.S., Australia, Canada and New Zealand. If a deal does ultimately come together, it would reshape Twitter. Microsoft and ByteDance have been discussing a potential deal for weeks, The Wall Street Journal has reported. Unlike Microsoft, Twitter does not operate in China.

Source: Wall Street Journal August 08, 2020 23:26 UTC