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U.S Senator: "Mr. Chew can you assure me, or can you at least tell me if you turn on airplane mode on a plane can__________"
"Can TikTok talk to the plane?"
Who delayed the TikTok ban?
President Donald J. Trump
What historical event led to xenophobia and anti-asian hate crimes?
COVID-19
What is TikTok?
TikTok is a social media platform where users world wide can post videos and display their unique lives, and ideas.
What race is the CEO of TikTok?
Singaporean
U.S Senator: "Mr. Shou you appear to be from Singapore but I _________"
"checked on a world map and for the life of me I cannot find it, I've never heard of a country called Singapore"
Why did the United States Government want to ban TikTok?
What did Trump's constant use of the terms "China virus" contribute to?
The anti-China sentiment in the government.
Who is the CEO of TikTok
Shou Chew
Who did the United States accuse Shou Chew of being associated with?
The Chinese Communist Party
U.S. Senator: "Have you ever been a member or affiliated with the Chinese Communist Party?"
Shou Chew: "________________"
"No Senator, i am Singaporean"
Is there straightforward evidence that China is stealing our data through TikTok?
No.
Which apps host TikTok? (name 2)
Google and Apple
What is TikTok's parent company?
ByteDance
How many days did Trump delay TikTok for?
75 days.
U.S. Senator: "Mr. Shou if I plug my earphones into my phones while they're in my ear can______"
"TikTok know what's going on in my brain?"
What amendment does the ban of TikTok interfere with?
What is the penalty for the apps that host TikTok if the ban is enforced?
$5,000 per person.
What day did TikTok get banned and what day did it come back?
Banned: Saturday January 18th, 2025
Came Back: Sunday January 19th, 2025
What two president's administration justified the TikTok bans over data privacy concerns without public evidence?
Trump and Biden
U.S. "This is not an attempt to ban TikTok it's an attempt to make TikTok better _____"
"Tic Tac Toe, a winner."
What are 2 accusations that the U.S government accused China and ByteDance of doing?
1. Chinese government can force ByteDance to hand over user data.
2. Chinese government can manipulate the app’s video algorithm to spread propaganda or false information about the United States and the government.
What reinforced the skepticism towards Chinese-owned companies?
Broader U.S.-China tensions, including bans on Huawei and ZTE.
How are other companies affected by the TikTok ban?
If TikTok gets banned it would take away partnerships/collaborations for other companies.
Can President Trump simply undo the ban? Why or Why not?
Trump can not simply undo the ban because it was a law passed by Congress and signed by a president with an executive order.