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TikTok's Surveillance and Political Influence
The chapter uncovers Project Raven's surveillance tactics targeting journalists critical of TikTok, delving into tracking employees and spying on Hong Kong protesters. It discusses ByteDance's connections to the PLA, US sanctions implications, and the CCP's control over TikTok, alongside the potential sale and legal battles faced under the Biden administration. The influence of Chinese political donors, lobbyists, and ideological differences in foreign policy decisions related to TikTok are also explored.