The U.S. government has formally opposed TikTok's request for an emergency injunction to delay the January 19th sale deadline, just 38 days before the app faces a potential ban in the United States.

TikTok recently sought to pause the deadline pending Supreme Court review, following an appellate court's unanimous ruling upholding the ban. The government responded with a 25-page document rejecting the proposed delay, emphasizing national security concerns.

ByteDance-owned TikTok must either sell its U.S. operations or face shutdown unless:

• The president grants a 90-day extension
• A court orders a pause
• The incoming administration takes a different position

The government's response states that TikTok is not entitled to an injunction against an Act of Congress, especially after their constitutional challenge was rejected by the court. Officials argue that TikTok's request minimizes legitimate national security concerns that all three branches of government have acknowledged.

While the legal battle continues, several developments are occurring simultaneously:

• Content creators are preparing for possible platform shutdown
• Investor groups are expressing interest in purchasing TikTok
• Competitors are positioning themselves in the market:
  • Warner Music-licensed Connyct launched on App Store
  • Triller plans a major comeback
  • Spotify is testing short-form content

The final outcome of this unprecedented case is expected before the January 19th deadline, with significant implications for social media platforms and U.S.-China tech relations.

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