ChinaTalk TikTok, WeChat and Trump
Sep 29, 2020
In a lively discussion, Jordan Schneider, the voice behind ChinaTalk, and Bobby Chesney, a law professor and Lawfare co-founder, dissect the ongoing saga of TikTok and WeChat amidst Trump's legal threats. They explore concerns about data privacy, national security, and the complexities of the Walmart-Oracle deal to save TikTok. The conversation also dives into U.S.-China negotiations and raises skepticism about whether the proposed changes will truly protect users from foreign influence.
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Trump's TikTok Origin Story
- President Trump learned about TikTok when planning the Tulsa rally.
- K-pop fans inflated the attendance numbers, angering Trump and focusing his attention on TikTok.
TikTok's Political Power
- TikTok's growth and increasing political content raise concerns about its potential for influence operations.
- ByteDance's inability to refuse Chinese government requests poses a risk to US user data and election integrity.
Content Censorship Concerns
- TikTok and WeChat's content censorship practices raise concerns about data security and influence operations.
- The lack of transparency and potential for Chinese government interference necessitates scrutiny.