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The tussle over the viral app shows just how entwined American and Chinese business has become
A growing body of evidence links a rise in depression in children to social media use. Will it lead to more regulation?
Shou Zi Chew takes tough questions from legislators as China vows to oppose any forced sale
Intervention by commerce ministry comes ahead of social media app chief’s appearance at US Congress
Chinese parent company ByteDance stuck between legal manoeuvres aimed at controlling video app’s future
Chinese owner of popular app has come under increasing pressure over its use of data
ByteDance-owned video app has faced drumbeat of bipartisan opposition from Washington
Employees told to uninstall Chinese-owned app from devices that use commission apps
Beijing changes tack in its efforts to secure a firmer grip on the country’s tech giants
Republican congressman says social media group is ‘addictive and destructive’
Chinese parent ByteDance says its employees accessed user data to find sources of information to reporters
Lawmakers worry Chinese video app represents security threat
UK’s largest investment trust warns of ‘challenging’ environment and reduces stakes in Alibaba and Tencent
Fast-growing social media platform cuts ambitious goals by 20% as some staff complain of lavish spending
Rivals seek to ride coattails of Chinese fast-fashion giant set to become world’s biggest specialist clothes seller
Social media platform records revenues of more than $990mn but losses also jump after recruiting thousands more staff
Instead of jokes, the app is serving me protein powder recommendations and gory surgery videos
Accusations reflect apparent clash of working cultures between UK ecommerce team and Chinese parent ByteDance
Julie Gao will become chief financial officer at TikTok owner
Response to Ukraine invasion poses ESG problems for foreign investors in country’s social media companies
Short-form video app hires hundreds to help curb spread of harmful content
Reorganisation at company behind TikTok comes as authorities tighten antitrust enforcement
Founder of TikTok creator joins list of entrepreneurs seeking lower profile amid tech crackdown
ByteDance to split into six business units as outlook dims for gaming and online education
Irish regulator adds to scrutiny of video app that has drawn national security concerns
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