TikTok
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Trump celebrates TikTok deal as Beijing suggests US app would use China’s algorithm
Comments from Chinese official in Madrid have raised questions over who could control the algorithm that power…
- Digital media, Facebook, Instagram, Law, Media, Meta, Nepal, Social media, South and Central Asia, Technology, TikTok, WhatsApp, World news
At least 19 killed in ‘gen Z’ protests against Nepal’s social media ban
Many demonstrators say they are also on the streets over corruption and nepotism they allege is rampant At lea…
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Frequent TikTok users in Taiwan more likely to agree with pro-China narratives, study finds
Survey shows correlation between use of Chinese-owned platform and approval of unification with ChinaTaiwanese…
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Frequent TikTok users in Taiwan more likely to agree with pro-China narratives, study finds
Survey shows correlation between use of Chinese-owned platform and approval of unification with ChinaTaiwanese…
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Trump says he had ‘good’ call with China’s Xi about TikTok and trade
World leaders also reportedly discussed Taiwan and fentanyl in first direct contact since 2021China’s presiden…
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Canada orders TikTok to close offices over ‘security risks’
Chinese-owned firm’s operation falls foul of official review, though Canadian users will be able to use video …
- Asia Pacific, China, Europe, Germany, Joe Biden, Olaf Scholz, Social media, Technology, TikTok, US news, World news, Xi Jinping
‘I will not dance’: Olaf Scholz joins TikTok with a promise
German chancellor follows in the footsteps of Joe Biden and other leaders on social media platformThe German c…
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Nepal says it will ban TikTok, citing effect on ‘social harmony’
Minister for communications and information technology says the popular video-sharing platform ‘disrupts famil…
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Indonesia bans e-commerce sales on social media platforms like TikTok
Government says regulation aimed at protecting small businesses from competition Indonesia has banned goods tr…
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‘Into brain and the heart’: how China is using apps to woo Taiwan’s teenagers
Lifestyle and shopping apps are the latest weapons in Beijing’s information war against its neighbourAriel Lo …
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TikTok stars clean up: the influencers saving Indonesia’s polluted rivers and beaches
Pandawara formed in 2022 after flooding caused by rivers clogged with rubbish damaged their homes – now they a…
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New Zealand to ban TikTok from government devices
MPs were informed of the decision, which comes after similar moves by western allies, by parliamentary service…
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‘Abusing state power’: China lashes out at US over TikTok bans
Beijing – which itself blocks access to Facebook, Twitter and many others – hits out at ban on Chinese-owned s…
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New Zealand pet shelters are being swamped with axolotls. Are Minecraft and TikTok to blame?
Thousands of the smiling amphibians have been handed in, as some owners of the hot new pet are overwhelmed by …
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New Zealand MPs warned not to use TikTok over fears China could access data
House speaker tells all parties not to use the app on parliamentary devices over data security fears New Zeala…