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Explainer: Will TikTok be banned in the US and what is next for the bill?

Economic Times · 1y

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill giving TikTok's owner, ByteDance, six months to divest its U.S. assets or face a nationwide ban. Concerns have been raised that TikTok's management could be influenced by the Chinese government, posing a threat to U.S. national security. The bill passed in a bipartisan vote, with most Republicans supporting it. If the bill becomes law, TikTok could be removed from app stores, making it difficult for users to access the platform. China has previously banned TikTok in India, Nepal, and several other countries. The bill now faces review in the Senate.