The law will ban the video app in the United States by Jan. 19 if its owner, ByteDance, does not sell it to a non-Chinese company.
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Taiwan, on China’s Doorstep, Is Dealing With TikTok Its Own Way
The island democracy was early to ban TikTok on government phones, and the ruling party refuses to use it. But a U.S.-style ban is not under consideration.
Congress Passed a Bill That Could Ban TikTok. Now Comes the Hard Part.
After President Biden signs the bill to force a sale of the video app or ban it, the legislation will face court challenges, a shortage of qualified buyers and Beijing’s hostility.
TikTok’s Origin Story: Court Files Show Role of GOP Megadonor Jeff Yass
Court records, mistakenly made public, tell a story about the birth of ByteDance, its bumpy road to success and the role of the Republican megadonor Jeff Yass’s firm.
What China Is Saying About the TikTok Ban Furor in Washington
A bill to force TikTok’s sale in the United States has been criticized by Beijing but has not triggered a high-alert public response or retaliation.
U.S. House Passes Bill That Could Ban TikTok
The legislation received wide bipartisan support, with both Republicans and Democrats showing an eagerness to appear tough on China.
China’s Rush to Dominate A.I. Comes With a Twist: It Depends on U.S. Technology
China’s tech firms were caught off guard by breakthroughs in generative artificial intelligence. Beijing’s regulations and a sagging economy aren’t helping.
Political Debate Is Rife on TikTok. Politicians? Not So Much.
Very few politicians, including the top candidates for president, are on the hugely popular video app — perhaps ceding much of the political discussion to others.
How Montana’s Attorney General Made Banning TikTok a Top Priority
How one of Montana’s top elected officials made banning the app a top priority, putting the state at the center of a geopolitical storm.