Commerce Ministry officials reviewing the Oracle-Walmart deal are reportedly concerned that the U.S. firms would be able to access the app’s source code, and that the Chinese tech giant won’t be in charge of its global operations. (The Wall Street Journal)
Talking point: It’s not clear that Beijing and Washington’s positions on the deal are compatible. The Chinese government reportedly sees the transaction as a threat to its IP and tech interests, while the Donald Trump administration claims the app poses a risk to national security unless it’s in U.S. hands.