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1. • • On the face of it, the answer would appear to be “no.” It was first incorporated in California in April 2015, according to US court documents. TikTok has never existed in mainland China, though the app was available in Hong Kong until July 2020, when it pulled out shortly after Beijing imposed a controversial national security law in the city.
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   Is TikTok a Chinese app?

   • AP In an interview with CBS’ “60 Minutes,” a tech expert stated that the U.S. version of TikTok — a Chinese-owned social media platform — is different than the Chinese version of the app, comparing the two experiences to opium and spinach.

   Tiktok in China vs. the U.S. — How are they different? - Deseret News

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   Is TikTok available in China?

   • But the wildly popular platform, developed with homegrown Chinese technology, isn’t accessible in China. In fact, it’s never existed there. Instead, there’s a different version of TikTok — a sister app called Douyin.

   TikTok is owned by a Chinese company. So why doesn’t it exist ... - CNN

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   Does TikTok have a sister app?

   • In fact, it’s never existed there. Instead, there’s a different version of TikTok — a sister app called Douyin. Both are owned by Beijing-based parent company ByteDance, but Douyin launched before TikTok and became a viral sensation in China. Its powerful algorithm became the foundation for TikTok and is key to its global success.

   TikTok is owned by a Chinese company. So why doesn’t it exist ... - CNN

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   Does TikTok have a child-friendly version?

   • Although they’re owned by the same company, TikTok in China offers a child-friendly version, with educational videos and a time limit, that isn’t offered in the U.S. A woman records a video clip near the logos for Chinese video apps Bilibili and Douyin, the Chinese version of Tiktok, in Beijing, China, Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021. AP

   Tiktok in China vs. the U.S. — How are they different? - Deseret News

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   Could TikTok share data with China?

   • In particular, they worry that TikTok, which is owned by Beijing-based ByteDance, could share data with the Chinese government or manipulate content displayed on its platform. So far, there’s little evidence to support these concerns.

   TikTok: Is it really Chinese? | CNN Business

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   Is TikTok headquartered in China?

   • Myth: TikTok and ByteDance are headquartered in China. Fact: TikTok, which is not available in mainland China, has established Los Angeles and Singapore as headquarters locations to meet its business needs. That is in keeping with ByteDance's approach to aligning business needs to the markets where its services operate.

   The Truth About TikTok: Separating Fact from Fiction

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3. www.meltwater.com › en › blogThe 8 Top Chinese Social Media Apps, Sites & Platforms 2024

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   • Author: TJ Kiely

   • Sina Weibo. Weibo is among the most popular Chinese social media apps, with more than 605 million monthly active users. Owned by Weibo Corporation and sometimes referred to as the Twitter of China, Weibo is a microblogging platform.
   • WeChat. Another popular Chinese social media app, WeChat is probably one of the most recognizable names in the Western world. This jack-of-all-trades, all-in-one, super app gives users and brands tons of unique functions and features, making it a must for social media marketing.
   • TikTok (aka Douyin) Here’s a name you’ll probably recognize if you live outside of China: TikTok. The Chinese version is called Douyin, but if you’re outside of China, you’ll use TikTok.
   • Tencent QQ. Another micro-blogging site on our Chinese social media list, QQ is owned by Tencent and is similar in function to WeChat. However, a key difference is its signup process – you don’t need to register with a phone number.

4. www.bbc.com › news › technology-50319690TikTok: Should we trust the Chinese social-media video app? - BBC

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   Nov 7, 2019 · Bytedance says TikTok does not carry political ads - but the senator said there were still concerns China might find other ways to use "personal sensitive information" about the app's...

5. www.bbc.com › news › technology-64797355Is TikTok really a danger to the West? - BBC

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   The issue that critics have with TikTok is that it is owned by Beijing-based tech giant ByteDance, making it unique as a non-American mainstream app. Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and YouTube,...

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   Mar 18, 2024 · In China, there is a different version of TikTok: a sister app called Douyin. It launched before TikTok and became a viral sensation in the massive mainland market.

7. www.deseret.com › 2022/11/24 › 23467181Tiktok in China vs. the U.S. — How are they different ...

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   Jul 14, 2023 · In an interview with CBS’ “60 Minutes,” a tech expert stated that the U.S. version of TikTok — a Chinese-owned social media platform — is different than the Chinese version of the app, comparing the two experiences to opium and spinach.

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9. newsroom.tiktok.com › en-au › the-truth-about-tiktokThe Truth About TikTok: Separating Fact from Fiction.

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   Apr 17, 2023 · Fact: There are no TikTok content moderators in China. Content moderation on TikTok is overseen by our Singapore, U.S., and Ireland-led Trust and Safety teams. All content is moderated based only on our publicly available Community Guidelines, which are also developed by our Trust and Safety team.

10. www.cnn.com › 2023/03/24 › techTikTok is owned by a Chinese company. So why doesn’t it exist ...

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    Mar 24, 2023 · Instead, there’s a different version of TikTok — a sister app called Douyin. Both are owned by Beijing-based parent company ByteDance, but Douyin launched before TikTok and became a viral ...