US officials encouraged TikTok to separate from its China-based parent ByteDance and operate as an independent company, a move tipped to help the social media app avert any ban due to security fears, Reuters reported.
White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow told reporters a split was “a better option” for TikTok than its service being halted in the US, which is reportedly mulling a ban.
Earlier this week, Reuters reported a move outlining TikTok’s future in the US could be made soon, following indications President Trump’s administration was erring toward a full examination of potential national security risks posed by the app alongside messaging service WeChat.
Concerns over TikTok arose in 2019, when US senators aired fears [1] the app was linked to the Chinese government and, as a result, was required to provide user data or remove content at China’s behest.
The company has repeatedly denied [2] the claims.
However, the latest US call may marry well with a move ByteDance was reported to be considering regarding amending the corporate structure [3] of TikTok, which could involve establishing a non-domestic headquarters for the app.
[1] https://www.mobileworldlive.com/apps/news-apps/us-officials-blast-tiktok-for-stalling-on-china-talks/
[2] https://www.mobileworldlive.com/featured-content/apps-home-banner/tiktok-hits-back/
[3] https://www.mobileworldlive.com/apps/news-apps/tiktok-owner-mulls-restructure-to-shrink-from-china/
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