Music Business News: China

TME's overall music operation, including ads, subscription, and merch sales, brushed USD $1 billion in revenues in the quarter

Lofai’s appointment fits into Robert Kyncl's plan to strengthen Warner’s presence in the region’s fast-changing music scene

In January, NetEase Cloud Music secured a temporary deal to keep SM's catalog available beyond the January 31 contract deadline.

YouTube Music joins Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Deezer, Melon, Anghami and SoundCloud in TikTok's music-saving feature

Lutnick said Donald Trump is "positive towards TikTok, if it can move into American hands."

US version of TikTok app reportedly scheduled to launch in US app stores on September 5

Deal coincides with the release of Tao’s eighth studio album

The previous talks broke down after Beijing withheld approval in the wake of Trump’s decision to impose sweeping tariffs on Chinese goods