The Irish Times

Why is the US trying to ban TikTok?

App faces takeover or split in bid to allay concerns over links to Chinese Communist Party

Thu Aug 13 2020 - 05:15

In the US, there are fears app may be smuggling user data to Beijing’s servers

Thu Nov 21 2019 - 05:45

TikTok says it stores US user data in US but company must still supply information to Chinese government

Sat Nov 02 2019 - 10:23

US president rejects proposed $117 billion deal on grounds of national security

Tue Mar 13 2018 - 06:15

Decision should remove uncertainty over whether the acquisition will be completed

Mon Aug 22 2016 - 10:38