TikTok ban

Jan 10

US Congress Members Are Calling on ESPN to End TikTok’s Sponsorship

Members of Congress are demanding ESPN cut ties with TikTok, which sponsored college football bowl game halftime shows. The potential threat of TikTok to U.S. security has received bipartisan attention in recent months.

By Rachyl Jones

Sep 21

What’s Next For WeChat and TikTok? The Chinese Apps Still Face Major Problems

The future of WeChat and TikTok is filled with uncertainty.

By Sissi Cao

Sep 18

TikTok and WeChat Officially Banned by Trump Administration

Accusing the two apps and their owners of being tools of the Chinese government and allowing spying on U.S. citizens, the Commerce Department's announcement includes bans on any mobile app store making TikTok or WeChat available as of September 20th.

By Jordan Zakarin

Aug 7

Can Trump Legally Shut Down TikTok and Chinese Apps? Experts Weigh In

By Sissi Cao

Aug 6

With Wars on China, TikTok and Twitter, Trump is Trying to Censor the Internet

By Jordan Zakarin

Aug 4

India’s Ban on TikTok Was Really An Act of Class Warfare

By Shahla Khan

Jul 22

TikTok Has a Few Survival Plans If US Slaps Ban On Chinese Apps

By Sissi Cao

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