The fate of TikTok in the U.S. hangs in the balance as a ban approaches on January 19th. US-China relations are described as 'very competitive, very challenging, very contentious,' with concerns raised that Chinese-founded social media platforms like TikTok are part of a strategy to undermine America. Ambassador Nick Burns believes that any Chinese company ultimately answers to the Chinese government and that the Chinese Communist Party uses propaganda to portray the U.S. negatively. Despite President Biden's support for the bipartisan bill banning TikTok, the Trump administration is ultimately responsible for enforcing the ban, which was upheld by the Supreme Court.
TikTok is staring down a ban in the U.S. that is fast approaching on Jan. 19. The fate of the social media platform is as ambiguous as the U.S.- China relationship. Ambassador Nick Burns thinks TikTok and other Chinese-founded social media apps amount to a strategy to undermine America from within as the relationship between the two countries is, "very competitive, very challenging, very contentious," he told FOX Business. "I do think it is a strategy.
President Xi and I will do everything possible to make the World more peaceful and safe!" TRUMP, CHINA'S XI SPEAK ON CALL AHEAD OF INAUGURATION Burns stressed the U.S. must remain tough on China because Communist Party leaders only understand strength. "They have to pay the price. I mean, I agree with you. I just you know, I spent the last several years debating, pushing, arguing with Chinese leaders and what they really respond to our actions," he said.
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