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The US House claimed that unless ByteDance divests or TikTok will be banned
OUR TAKE:TikTok now boasts countless users in the US, including both audiences and content creators. The unjust threat to TikTok could result in a ban, depriving people not only of a platform for free expression but also of opportunities to earn a living.— Iris Deng, BTW reporter The US government f…
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OUR TAKE:TikTok now boasts countless users in the US, including both audiences and content creators. The unjust threat to TikTok could result in a ban, depriving people not only of a platform for free expression but also of opportunities to earn a living.— Iris Deng, BTW…
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OUR TAKE: TikTok now boasts countless users in the US, including both audiences and content creators. The unjust threat to TikTok could result in a ban, depriving people not only of a platform for free expression but also of opportunities to earn a living. — Iris Deng, BTW reporter The US government forced ByteDance to divest TikTok in 6 months, or TikTok would be banned in the US. The users of TikTok still opposing.
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Analysis
The US House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a bill on Wednesday, compelling TikTok’s Chinese owner ByteDance to divest within 6 months, failing which TikTok would face a ban. The bill received bipartisan support with a vote of 352 to 65, but its future in the Senate remains uncertain. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer stated that the Senate will scrutinize the legislation. The fate of TikTok has become a significant issue in Washington, with lawmakers reporting an inundation of calls from the 170 million users who oppose the legislation. TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew, in a video posted after the vote, cautioned that if the legislation is enacted, “it will result in a ban on TikTok in the United States… and would deprive creators and small businesses of billions of dollars.” He also mentioned his plans to visit Washington this week. Also read: TikTok, Temu, Shein: Will China’s Amazon killers succeed?
Key Points
- The US government has mandated ByteDance to divest from TikTok within 6 months, or else TikTok will be banned.
- There is strong opposition from the vast number of TikTok users.
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