The US warned the Chinese-owned social media giant it would face a nationwide ban if it didn't part ways with the Asian powerhouse, arguing that user data could be used or abused by Chinese officials.
BEIJING, China - China urged the United States to stop "unreasonably suppressing" TikTok on Thursday, after Washington gave the popular video-sharing app an ultimatum to part ways with its Chinese owners or face a nationwide ban.
A TikTok spokesperson told AFP that "calls for a ban or divestment are unnecessary", insisting that "the best path forward to addressing concerns about national security is transparent, US-based protection of US user data and systems." The bill's introduction and quick White House backing accelerated the political momentum against TikTok, which is also the target of a separate piece of legislation in the US House of Representatives.
Announcing the move, Cabinet Office minister Oliver Dowden told British lawmakers it was "precautionary" and "good cyber-hygiene".
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