Tiktok is far from the economic decision to the UK

01 Viewpoint

After the Chinese social media software TIKTOK was blocked by US President Trump, the market reported that its parent company's Bytedance was planning to move the headquarters from Beijing to London to major markets near the United States.Although the British government spokesman stated that this is purely a business decision, whether the Britain allows Britain to take root under the big pattern of China and the United Kingdom, it is obviously a strong political meaning.

In recent years, the overseas version of Douyin has been chased by a large number of users. The average monthly active users in the United States have reached 80 million. However, due to the rapid deterioration of diplomatic relations between China and the United States, Trump wants to tie Douyin to a chariot to pick upThe attitude is clear.Following the end of last month, it was announced that the administrative order would be signed to block Douyin. Trump also stated on Monday (3rd) that if Douyin failed to complete the selling of September 15th, he would be banned by WashingtonIt shows not to oppose Microsoft or other US companies to acquire Douyin.

Johnson: Business Decision

Under the pressure of forced sale, the byte beating on the same day issued a statement, saying that it was considering the major markets outside the United States, and the Tiktok headquarters was re -established to better serve global users.At the same time, according to the British Sun report, the decision to move the headquarters to London has been approved by the British Cabinet Minister, and the spokesman for Prime Minister Boris Johnson did not assert at the same day, and onlyIt is a business decision.

Even if the byte beating finally avoids the Atlantic Ocean, its situation will be subject to British foreign policy, which is the key to Johnson's attitude.Johnson is obviously an opportunist.As early as the mayor of London, Johnson stated that he had supported former Prime Minister Cameron's policy of attracting Chinese investment. After he joined the master Tangning Street, he also conceived the strategy of Global Britain.(Sinophile), to absorb the investment in the Asian economy and offset the shock caused by Brexit.

Compensation for the United States agreement

However, in the 21st century, it is no longer an hegemonic Britain. Foreign policy can only follow the US tail. The situation is on the position of Huawei 5G equipment last month.Even though the British side ignored the opposition of the United States in January this year, he decided to allow the British network to use Hua's technology. However, after the United States moved out more sanctions in May, Johnson changed his caliber to describe Huawei as a supplier of potential hostile countries.The mobile network supplier is required to demolish existing equipment by 2027.The Johnson government, who is striving to reach a trade agreement with the United States, undoubtedly at the cost of policy autonomy and even sacrifice opportunities to deal with Chinese trade.

During the post -Brexit period, Britain was around the United States, the European Union, and China. Although it had its strategic needs, it would become an embarrassing situation of Zuozhi and Right.For the Johnson government, the United Kingdom wants to revive the national strength under the river and re -establish it in the international community. Not only does it need to maintain the Anglo MDASH; the traditional allies of the Saxon, but also re -discuss the trade terms with the European Union in orderThe loss was reduced to the minimum, so it was undoubtedly an investment in hedging and decentralized political risks.However, the United Kingdom has long lost its dominance of international politics, making it difficult to develop in the world of Britain around the world, and the US tough China policy will not change because Trump has the opportunity to step down, so that any involved in China involved in ChinaIn the British economic and trade activities, it will inevitably be involved in the environment of pan -political in the future. Therefore, before Chinese companies want to invest in British, political risks are undoubtedly worth watching than economic risks.