China lobbying members of Congress against TikTok divestment bill

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Chinese Embassy officials have met with congressional staffers over recent weeks in a bid to whip up opposition against legislation compelling the sale of TikTok, a source familiar with the moves confirmed to The Post. Officials at the embassy scored a meeting with key staffers by raising false hopes about China making a concession on an unrelated point of contention between Washington and Beijing, according to the source, who requested The Post keep the specific matter quiet due to its sensitivity. Chinese officials from the embassy then used that meeting to air out a litany of grievances against the US...