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Donald Trump tries to negotiate sale of TikTok during televised press conference
The US president tried to negotiate the sale of the Chinese-owned video app with American businessman Larry Ellison during a press briefing
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Donald Trump has attempted to negotiate a potential TikTok sale during a live press conference.
The US president tried to negotiate the sale of the video app with American businessman Larry Ellison during the White House briefing, which was meant to be about about a $500billion investment in AI infrastructure but saw him grilled on a range of topics.
The subject of TikTok was raised, after he app was taken offline temporarily shortly before a law that said it must be sold by its Chinese owner ByteDance, or be banned, took effect on Sunday.
Mr Trump said he is open to billionaire Elon Musk buying TikTok if the Tesla boss wanted to do so.
He added: “I’d like Larry [Ellison] to buy it too.
“I have the right to make a deal, the deal I’m thinking about, Larry let’s negotiate in front of the media.
“The deal I think is this. I’ve met with the owners of TikTok, the big owners, it’s worthless if it doesn’t get a permit... with a permit it’s worth like a trillion dollars.
“What I’m thinking of saying to someone is buy it and give half to the US, half, and we’ll give you a permit... the US will be the ultimate partner and the US will make it very worthwhile for them.”
Mr Ellison, who was at the briefing, said he thought the proposal “sounds like a good deal to me”.
Larry Ellison speaks during the news conference
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Bloomberg News reported last week that Chinese officials were in preliminary talks about a potential option to sell TikTok’s operations in the US to Mr Musk, though the company has denied that.
Trump on Monday signed an executive order seeking to delay by 75 days the enforcement of the law that was put in place after US officials warned that under Chinese parent company ByteDance, there was a risk of Americans’ data being misused.
TikTok remained unavailable to download on Apple and Android devices in the United States on Tuesday.
“I would be, if he wanted to buy it,” Trump told reporters on Tuesday when asked if he was open to Musk buying the platform.
“I have met with owners of TikTok, the big owners,” Trump added. “So, what I am thinking about saying to somebody is ‘buy it and give half to the United States of America.’”
Free speech advocates have opposed TikTok’s ban under a law passed by the US Congress and signed by former President Joe Biden.
The company says US officials misstated its ties to China, arguing its content recommendation engine and user data are stored in the United States on cloud servers operated by Oracle, while content moderation decisions that affect American users are also made in the US
Mr Musk, who spent more than $250 million to help Trump win November’s presidential election, has said there was an “unbalanced” business environment between the US and China.
“I have been against a TikTok ban for a long time, because it goes against freedom of speech. That said, the current situation where TikTok is allowed to operate in America, but X is not allowed to operate in China is unbalanced,” Mr Musk, who owns social media platform X, said over the weekend.
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 and the man who kills him without knowing he’s been hacked—thus accidentally losing the entire 2 trillion won.
When asked about his dark transformation in the drama, Park Hyung Sik remarked, “I think people may have a fixed image of me as an actor. So when this project was offered to me, I was amazed. I was also curious about what the director saw in me and felt grateful for the opportunity. It’s an actor’s job to show different sides, but the timing wasn’t right before, and roles like this didn’t come my way. After returning from the military and getting older, I finally found a project like this and thought I could show a new side of myself.”
Referring to the literal Korean title of the drama (Treasure Island), Park Hyun Sik described the drama's premise by saying, “I think everyone has their own ‘treasure island,’ whether it’s career success or the amount of money they want to make. But what happens if my treasure island is the same as someone else’s? When someone’s treasure island is at risk of being taken, it shows how fierce, ruthless, and even cruel people can become. That’s what this show explores. The desires and ambitions of individuals clash, leading to uncontrollable events. While filming, I spent a lot of time reflecting on what my own treasure island is and what goals I should be pursuing in life.”
When asked about acting alongside senior actor Heo Joon Ho and how Park Hyung Sik's portrayal of his character Seo Dong Joo appeared relaxed and understated, he replied, “It was an honor to work with Heo Joon Ho. I learned a lot from him, but I saw Yum Jang Sun [Heo Joon Ho’s character] and Seo Dong Joo as characters with different energies. Instead of thinking, ‘I’ll exude an energy that won’t be overwhelmed by Yum Jang Sun,’ I focused on staying true to Dong Joo’s emotions. Since Dong Joo tends to think things through, I portrayed him with a calm demeanor. In the end, I think the contrast in our energy levels helped create tension in our scenes.”
Describing his character, Park Hyung Sik said, “I see him as somewhat arrogant. He has a photographic memory, so when he sees a scene or a document, it’s like it’s imprinted in his mind. He’s confident and uses his skills to chase his ambitions. But while he’s smart, he’s not always wise, and sometimes he ends up backing himself into a corner.”
When told that many believe this project could be a turning point in Park Hyung Sik’s acting career, the actor replied, “I hope so. I actually wanted to take on a role like this in my late 20s, but it didn’t happen. At the time, I thought I was an adult, but looking back, I was probably still a bit immature! After returning from the military and gaining more life experience, I found myself in a project like this, and I’m thankful for that. I think going through hardships helps a person mature. When I watched the monitor this time, I noticed how much my face has changed. It feels like there’s a right time for everything.”
When asked about his goals as an actor, Park Hyung Sik said, “There are many roles I want to take on, but if I think about my identity and the path I’ve followed so far, I'd have to say James McAvoy in M. Night Shyamalan’s ‘Split.’ As an actor, I want to break free from a fixed image and push beyond it.” He further explained, “I found his portrayal of multiple personalities in ‘Split’ truly remarkable. It’s not necessarily that I want to play a role like that, but I want to be an actor like him—someone who constantly seeks new challenges and is always eager to grow. The most exciting and rewarding moments for me come when I push myself to break free from my own experiences and emotional boundaries, striving to become a better actor.”
When asked whether acting is what Park Hyung Sik enjoys most at the moment, he replied, “While acting on set, I’ve never really thought, ‘This is so fun’ or ‘I’m enjoying myself so much,’ but people around me often say it looks like I’m having a great time. So I realize, ‘Oh, I must really be enjoying this.’”
Park Hyung Sik’s full interview and pictorial can be found in the February issue of Singles Korea. Meanwhile, his upcoming drama “Buried Hearts” will premiere on February 14 at 10 p.m. KST.
While you wait, watch Park Hyung Sik in “Happiness” on Viki:
[viki-watchnow url=https://www.viki.com/tv/38039c-happiness]
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