Shou Zi Chew Meets Trump: Can TikTok Survive the Crisis?
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew met with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago in Florida on December 16.
According to Bloomberg, this meeting occurred just hours after Trump hinted on Monday that he might try to lift the ban on TikTok in some way. Speaking to reporters at Mar-a-Lago on Monday, Trump said, “We will look into TikTok’s situation. You know, I have a soft spot for TikTok.”
Is TikTok’s fate in the US hanging by a thread?
TikTok has 170 million users in the U.S. Earlier this year, in April, President Biden signed legislation targeting TikTok: “sell it or ban it”.
The scenes when Shou Zi Chew was repeatedly questioned at congressional hearings, are still fresh in memory.
The legislation requires ByteDance to sell TikTok by January 19 next year at the latest. Otherwise, the platform will be banned from app stores like Apple and Google, users won’t be able to download or update the app, and related network services will cease—effectively shutting TikTok down in the U.S.
The company has submitted a request to the Court to delay enforcement of the ban, hoping that the new administration will take part in reevaluating the platform’s restrictions.
As the ban looms, U.S. users have started a movement to defend TikTok.
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Can TikTok survive the crisis?
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For me, TikTok has become an essential part of my daily routine. It’s not just about entertainment; the app is a place where I discover trends, stay informed, and connect with a community. If TikTok were to be banned in the Singapore, I’d definitely miss it. While I also use other entertainment apps like Instagram and Netflix, none of them offer the same experience in terms of short-form content and quick engagement.
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TikTok has faced significant challenges to its survival in the U.S., primarily due to concerns over data privacy and national security. The app, owned by Chinese company ByteDance, has been scrutinized by U.S. lawmakers and government officials who worry about potential Chinese government influence or access to user data. These concerns have led to multiple attempts to ban TikTok. Will Trump make a u-turn?
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