Debate Over TikTok: Chinese Influence and US Response

This chapter explores the controversy surrounding the potential ban of TikTok in the US over concerns of Chinese influence. It examines recent legislative actions aimed at restricting TikTok's operations unless its Chinese parent company divests, drawing parallels with historical instances of foreign ownership in the media industry. The discussion delves into the broader implications of state control, corporate behavior, and speech manipulation within the context of Chinese-owned technology companies like TikTok.