Taiwan Launches Investigation into China's TikTok Over Cybersecurity Concerns

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[{"selector":"#anim-5ab69b92-14e3-4127-8551-190caf223227 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-a5ce1e41-14ae-4933-b2c0-4398610944d8","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Douyin (The Chinese version of TikTok) is under investigation for alleged illegal activity in Taiwan. Arrow

[{"selector":"#anim-87948917-9d7b-4276-9583-7d570833026d [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(1.0658141036401503e-14%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-3ed4ec9a-b37b-4db6-aa44-30d651226752","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] The investigation is looking into whether ByteDance, the developer of Douyin, was operating a subsidiary in contravention of a law that restricts Chinese firms from operating in Taiwan. Arrow

[{"selector":"#anim-d83cab09-0e47-43c9-962e-24370cd3901e [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-fdf19d8b-aa7d-405c-9be9-0a736a633264","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] TikTok is popular in Taiwan, with an estimated 5 million users out of its global user base of over 1 billion. Arrow

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[{"selector":"#anim-b7bddbc3-d904-4ed7-8421-50dcd74e3451 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-13.66060229438174%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-701129e0-1d86-430d-9d29-60001fb81f95","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] A suspected ByteDance office was reportedly recruiting Taiwanese social media influencers to boost their influence abroad. Arrow

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[{"selector":"#anim-80543d5b-737e-4ddc-8a1c-e1d7362da67f [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-bbefcb57-1628-41b1-97eb-22027db67559","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Flouting the enterprise law in Taiwan carries a three-year prison term and a fine of $488,000. Arrow

[{"selector":"#anim-26d583de-adb7-49fa-b41a-310dd437b476 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(3.311129148642067e-12%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-9e700424-a6d3-4eed-b0b7-1085d95a4f93","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Taiwan is wary of allowing Chinese companies to establish a foothold in the country. Arrow

[{"selector":"#anim-bbe231e4-8b99-44d2-9a90-85f9e670af97 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-47f0d80a-d0b7-475b-9599-c3dc1b4fcc50","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] China is suspected of using TikTok and other platforms "to carry out cognitive operations and infiltration other countries." Arrow

[{"selector":"#anim-3c0f5239-b613-4c35-a265-d172a5cfb10e [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-f83a40d5-77d3-4ab1-a3ce-a463dd6f251f","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] TikTok denies user data is accessible from China. Arrow

[{"selector":"#anim-e7865336-a67a-467c-bc13-90e9ac42bb72 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-0149f9e3-d2be-4430-ac76-1b29a38b8a71","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Taiwan is considering a private-sector ban on TikTok and other Chinese social media apps, similar to India's ban in 2020. Arrow

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