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'We aren't going anywhere': TikTok to fight US ban law in courts

Economic Times · 11m

TikTok's CEO vows to fight in court to overturn a new US law that could ban the app due to allegations of Chinese government control. US officials claim the social media platform allows Beijing to collect data and spy on users. The legislation gives TikTok nine months to divest from its Chinese parent company or be shut out of the American market. Critics argue that TikTok is a conduit for spreading propaganda, while the company denies these claims. TikTok CEO argues that the app reflects American values of freedom of expression. The bill passed with bipartisan support and could potentially bar the company from operating in the US market. Likely buyers for TikTok are Microsoft or Oracle.