<a href="mailto:[email protected]?subject=Revision:%20Random BS/TikTok Ban%20-%2020260302211426" style="border:1px solid #555; padding:4px 12px; border-radius:4px; color:#a89ee8; text-decoration:none; font-size:0.9em; background-color:#2a2a2a;">📩 Submit a Revision/Addition</a> Here's a list of major companies in the U.S. that are owned by Chinese firms but haven't faced bans like TikTok: 1. Smithfield Foods Owned by: WH Group (formerly Shuanghui International) Industry: Food processing (largest pork producer in the world) Acquired: 2013 for $4.7 billion 2. AMC Theatres Owned by: Dalian Wanda Group Industry: Entertainment (largest movie theater chain globally) Acquired: 2012 for $2.6 billion 3. General Electric Appliances Owned by: Haier Group Industry: Home appliances Acquired: 2016 for $5.4 billion 4. Motorola Mobility Owned by: Lenovo Group Industry: Smartphones and telecommunications Acquired: 2014 for $2.91 billion 5. Legendary Entertainment Owned by: Dalian Wanda Group Industry: Film production Acquired: 2016 for $3.5 billion 6. Ingram Micro Owned by: HNA Group Industry: Technology and supply chain services Acquired: 2016 for $6 billion 7. Club Med Owned by: Fosun International Industry: Hospitality and resorts Acquired: 2015 for an undisclosed amount 8. Nexteer Automotive Owned by: AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China) Industry: Automotive (steering and driveline systems) Acquired: 2011 for $440 million 9. WeWork (Minority Stake) Owned by: SoftBank (majority) and Hony Capital (minority Chinese ownership) Industry: Real estate and coworking spaces Investment: Hony Capital participated in multiple funding rounds --- Additional Notes: Despite significant Chinese ownership, these companies haven’t faced bans because: 1. National Security Concerns: TikTok operates in a sensitive area—personal data and information, which could potentially be accessed by the Chinese government. 2. Industry Sensitivity: Companies in food, entertainment, or home appliances are generally not seen as high-risk for espionage or influence operations. 3. Operational Independence: Many of these companies maintain a degree of autonomy and adhere to U.S. regulations, unlike TikTok, which directly handles user data. Would you like more details or further expansion on any of these companies?