China Signals It Is Open to a Deal Keeping TikTok in U.S.

SINGAPORE—China suggested it was willing to work with Donald Trump to keep TikTok operating in the U.S.

The Chinese Foreign Ministry said Monday that companies can make their own decisions on operations and acquisitions, a reversal of the government’s previous position that it would block any forced sale of TikTok. It was the ministry’s first comment after Trump said Sunday, a day before his inauguration, that he wanted U.S. and Chinese interests to split control of the app 50-50.