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TikTok Turns to Creators to Fight Possible Ban

Dozens of popular figures on the app have traveled to Washington to urge lawmakers to oppose a bill that could result in the platform being blocked in the United States.

By Sapna Maheshwari and Yiwen Lu

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House Passes Bill to Force TikTok Sale From Chinese Owner or Ban the App

The legislation received wide bipartisan support, with both Republicans and Democrats showing an eagerness to appear tough on China.

By Sapna Maheshwari David McCabe and Annie Karni

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China Condemns U.S. Proposal to Force the Sale of TikTok

The foreign ministry accused Washington of “resorting to hegemonic moves” ahead of House vote on a bill aimed at ByteDance, TikTok’s Chinese parent company.

By Meaghan Tobin

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What to Know About the TikTok Ban Legislation

The House plans to vote on Wednesday on a bill that would force TikTok’s Chinese parent to sell the popular social media app.

By David McCabe and Sapna Maheshwari

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