In international markets, ByteDance’s signature product TikTok is facing its harshest scrutiny. Photo: Shutterstock Images
TikTok owner ByteDance sees valuation drop a quarter to US$300 billion after latest share buy-back
- ByteDance, China’s most valuable unicorn, is budgeting up to US$3 billion to repurchase shares from existing investors at US$177 apiece
- The company’s valuation has dropped from a peak of US$400 billion last year when it was reportedly looking to list in New York or Hong Kong
In international markets, ByteDance’s signature product TikTok is facing its harshest scrutiny. Photo: Shutterstock Images