ByteDance, TikTok’s parent company, is required to sell the app to a U.S.-based buyer or face a nationwide ban.

Could Elon Musk save TikTok in the US? China weighs option to sell the controversial TikTok social media app's US operations ahead of looming ban

China is reportedly exploring the possibility of selling TikTok's US operations to Elon Musk, according to Bloomberg. The move is said to be under consideration by China if TikTok is unable to avoid a potential ban in the US and can't sell the app to a US-approved buyer by this Sunday,

A 2024 law ruled that the Chinese-based app must sell to an American company or be permanently banned in the U.S. That deadline is around the corner.

The Supreme Court has heard arguments surrounding the potential ban of TikTok. Here's what we know before their verdict, what could happen after ban

The app could theoretically continue to function in the short term, but service providers will be prohibited from working with TikTok.

TikTok plans to shut off its app for U.S. users on Sunday, the day a federal ban comes into effect, unless the Supreme Court intervenes to block the ban, the Information reported on Tuesday, citing two people familiar with the matter.

Reports indicate that TikTok is preparing for an immediate and complete shutdown of its services in the US on January 19. The report comes from The Information, which details how individuals familiar with the matter had stated that TikTok will likely be shut off on January 19.