President Donald Trump announced that a deal involving selling TikTok's U.S. operations must be finalized by Saturday's deadline. This decision stems from national security concerns as TikTok's Chinese ownership raises alarms about potential undue influence and data privacy risks. Private equity firm Blackstone is reportedly exploring options to invest in TikTok's U.S. assets, joining forces with ByteDance's current non-Chinese stakeholders, Susquehanna International Group and General Atlantic, to facilitate the sale. The U.S. has tied the app's fate to these negotiations, with significant implications for its millions of American users. Amid these high-stakes talks, China's approval plays a pivotal role, with…