• Why China wants Musk to save TikTok

  • Jan 15 2025
  • Length: 12 mins
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Why China wants Musk to save TikTok

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  • Saudi Aramco is to expand its investments in lithium production, officials in Beijing are discussing using Elon Musk as a broker in a potential sale of TikTok’s US operations, and KPMG could soon begin offering legal services in the US. Plus, Syria has been flooded with imports in the aftermath of Bashar al-Assad’s ousting.


    Mentioned in this podcast:

    Saudi Aramco to expand investments in lithium as it diversifies from oil

    China discussing using Elon Musk as broker in TikTok deal

    KPMG readies challenge to US law firms

    Syria flooded with Pepsi and Pringles as rulers open economy


    The FT News Briefing is produced by Niamh Rowe, Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian, Lulu Smyth, and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Breen Turner, Sam Giovinco, Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Our engineer is Joseph Salcedo. Topher Forhecz is the FT’s executive producer. The FT’s global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. The show’s theme song is by Metaphor Music.


    Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com


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