TikTok Given Little Room to Maneuver as Broad Fears of Chinese Surveillance Prevail

The case against TikTok is the latest example of growing U.S. scrutiny of the overseas operations of Chinese companies amid worsening relations between the two countries. The U.S. is especially concerned about potential Chinese access to the personal data of U.S. citizens.

7 minute readAugust 16, 2020 at 12:01 PM

Vincent Chow

TikTok Given Little Room to Maneuver as Broad Fears of Chinese Surveillance Prevail

TikTok is shaping up to be yet another casualty in the ongoing U.S.-China conflict.

The popular video-sharing app is fighting for its survival in the U.S. as the Trump administration inches closer to banning it from the market. But the lack of clarity in the legal bases for the sweeping actions is leaving the Chinese-owned company with limited options to respond.

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