The Chinese Influence on TikTok's Operations and Potential Divestiture Challenges =============== #c42eda2b ver:1.0 The future of TikTok in the US is uncertain as the House of Representatives votes in favor of a bill that would force ByteDance to sell the platform to an American investor or face a ban. ByteDance may challenge the bill on First Amendment grounds. Concerns about TikTok's Chinese ownership and potential national security risks have led to increased scrutiny. The potential ban raises concerns about the economic impact on small businesses and content creators. In Taiwan, there are concerns about Chinese-made gadgets and their impact on privacy and security. In Ukraine, surveillance cameras transmit data to Chinese state-linked manufacturers, posing a security risk. Russian state-affiliated accounts have increased their presence on TikTok, targeting young US voters. Despite efforts to distance itself, TikTok remains closely connected to ByteDance, making divestiture challenging. #TikTok #China #security #privacy #ban #surveillance #Russia... #newstr #ChineseGadgets #Privacy #Security #Taiwan #Ukraine #UnitedStates #Tiktok #RussianStateMedia #Propaganda #UsPolitics #Engagement https://here.news/story/c42eda2b?ver=1.0