TikTok’s retail ambitions have confronted an obstacle in Indonesia, which views the app as a threat to local businesses.
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TikTok’s U.S. Future Still in Limbo as Commerce Secretary Visits China
Gina Raimondo, who is in China this week, has said banning TikTok could “lose every voter under 35, forever.”
China Denies Pressuring Companies Like TikTok to Spy on Users
The Foreign Ministry rebuffed claims by U.S. lawmakers that TikTok could be a tool of surveillance for the Chinese government.
Pulling the Plug on TikTok Will Be Harder Than It Looks
The tensions over the Chinese-owned social media app will come to a head on Thursday, when the company’s chief executive testifies on Capitol Hill.
Justice Dept. Investigating TikTok’s Owner Over Possible Spying on Journalists
The inquiry appears to be tied to an admission by the app’s owner, ByteDance, that employees had inappropriately obtained Americans’ data. The company said it had fired the workers involved.
U.K. Bans TikTok on Government Devices
The move reflects fears in Britain and elsewhere in the West that the popular app’s Chinese ownership could share user information with Beijing.
TikTok Pushed by U.S. to Resolve National Security Concerns
The demand hardens the White House’s stance toward the popular video app, which is owned by the Chinese internet company ByteDance.
Indiana Sues TikTok for Security and Child Safety Violations
The lawsuits are the first by an American state against TikTok, which is owned by the Chinese company ByteDance, in a sign of mounting legal pressure.
Dating Apps Thrive in China, but Not Just for Romance
China has cracked down on many tech companies, but has allowed dating apps that provide social connections to flourish.
TikTok Seen Moving Toward US Security Deal, but Hurdles Remain
A draft agreement with the Biden administration to keep the Chinese-owned video app operating in the United States is under review. That could mean more wrangling.