TikTok Faces Sale or Ban in the US

Senate Passes Bill Targeting Chinese-Owned App

The US Senate has passed a bill on Tuesday that could force the sale or ban of TikTok, a popular video-sharing app owned by the Chinese company ByteDance. The bill, which now goes to the House of Representatives for consideration, aims to address concerns about TikTok's potential to collect user data and pose a national security risk.

TikTok Responds with Lawsuit

In response to the bill, TikTok has filed a lawsuit against the US government. The company claims that the bill is unconstitutional and violates its First Amendment rights. TikTok has also stressed that it operates independently of the Chinese government and has never shared user data with Beijing.

China's Reaction

The Chinese government has condemned the bill, calling it "political suppression" of Chinese companies. It has also hinted that it may retaliate by imposing restrictions on US companies operating in China.

TikTok's Future Uncertain

The future of TikTok in the US is now uncertain. If the House passes the bill, TikTok will have to either sell its US operations or face a ban. This could have a significant impact on the company, which has over 100 million active users in the US. It also remains to be seen how the courts will rule on TikTok's lawsuit.