The communist regime in China is using two popular Chinese apps—WeChat and TikTok—to exert influence over Americans and the Chinese diaspora, a China expert told U.S. lawmakers on Nov. 17. “It’s essential to remember that all Chinese tech companies are subject to the control of the Chinese Communist Party [CCP],” said Wang Yaqiu, a senior…
China Exerts Influence in US Through TikTok and WeChat, Expert Says
November 18, 2021
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TikTok, Kwai, and Pingduoduo’s Tech Moguls Resign Directorship Under China’s Surveillance
Chinese private tech giants are reacting after TikTok, Kwai, and Pingduoduo saw their founders and CEOs leave directorship one by one. On Nov. 2, Liang Rupo issued his first internal letter as CEO of Bytedance, Beijing-based network tech developer, signaling Zhang Yiming, the former CEO who announced his resignation in May, had completed the job transition…
Tech Founders Leave Companies Amid China’s Private Sector Crackdown
Chinese private tech giants are reacting after three tech companies saw their founders and CEOs quit companies. Zhang Yiming, the founder of TikTok’s parent company ByteDance, announced his resignation as ByteDance CEO in May. ByteDance in November said Zhang had completed the job transition and officially stepped down. Zhang, a Chinese computer engineer, founded Bytedance…
China’s Rich List Reshuffles as Business Regulations Tighten
November 10, 2021
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Xi Jinping’s crackdown on business has transformed the ranking of China’s wealthiest people. As indicated by the Hurun China Rich List 2021, many familiar names dropped several places, while at least nine tycoons have had their properties auctioned by the courts. New names were seen in the top three of this year’s rich list, with…
When This 22-Year-Old Graduated From MIT, He Thought He’d Be a Software Engineer. Instead, He Launched a Company That’s Shaking up the College-Admissions Game.
By Amanda Breen For decades now, the competition for spots at prestigious U.S. colleges has been fierce, and the odds are not in most applicants’ favor: In 2014, The New York Times reported that elite colleges reject up to 95 percent of the applications they receive. And according to recent reporting by AP News, the percentage…
The Threat From TikTok Is Real: Congress Needs to Wake Up
Commentary On Oct. 26, TikTok executive Michael Beckerman was asked by members of U.S. Congress if the app shares data with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Although Beckerman said no, there is reason to think otherwise. With all this talk of Instagram, it’s easy to forget that other problematic apps exist. In fact, according to…
NTD News Today Full Broadcast (Oct. 27)
Democrats unveil a new minimum tax proposal for corporations. But will a key senate Democrat approve? What companies would it affect the most? Some people are encouraging Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.V.) to leave the Democratic Party. Manchin responds to rumors that he’s contemplating making the switch, and explains where he thinks he belongs. A TikTok…
Senators Put YouTube, TikTok, Snap on Defensive on Kids’ Use
October 26, 2021
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WASHINGTON—Senators put executives from YouTube, TikTok, and Snapchat on the defensive Tuesday, questioning them about what they’re doing to ensure young users’ safety on their platforms. Citing the harm that can come to vulnerable young people from the sites—ranging from eating disorders to exposure to sexually explicit content and material promoting addictive drugs—the lawmakers also…
Senators Put YouTube, TikTok, Snap on Defensive on Children’s Use
October 26, 2021
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WASHINGTON—Senators put executives from YouTube, TikTok, and Snapchat on the defensive Tuesday, questioning them about what they’re doing to ensure young users’ safety on their platforms. Citing the harm that can come to vulnerable young people from the sites—ranging from eating disorders to exposure to sexually explicit content and material promoting addictive drugs—the lawmakers also…
Unauthorized Footage of South Koreans Trend on Chinese TikTok, Raising Serious Privacy Concerns
Do you have to worry that images of you in public are appearing on Chinese multimedia platforms? Many South Koreans are concerned about exactly this problem after learning that Chinese TikTokers have been recording unauthorized footage of people in public places in South Korea. A recent post titled, “Do you know that Chinese people take…
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