/ world today news/ Despite the lack of evidence to support the speculation that TikTok is a tool of China for espionage, lawmakers from both parties in the United States staged an ugly political show to fan this story even more, CNN reported on March 23.
TikTok CEO Zhou Shaw attended the congressional hearing, initially to answer questions about his company’s measures to protect user data and its relationship with the Chinese government. In fact, however, he was subjected to five hours of harassment from the speeches of American politicians, who decided that the application should be disabled from mobile phones in the United States. However, Zhou Shou maintained a polite tone and answered the legislators sincerely.
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Thank you for joining us today. Could you please introduce yourselves and your respective roles in the discussion surrounding TikTok and its alleged ties to Chinese espionage?
Guest 1: Thank you for having us. I’m Sarah Sanders, former White House Press Secretary under President Trump and current political commentator. My concerns about TikTok and its potential national security threats have led me to advocate for its ban in the US, especially due to its ownership by a Chinese company.
Guest 2: I’m Michael Beckerman, CEO of the Internet Association, which represents major internet and technology firms such as TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance. My position is that there’s no evidence supporting the assertion that TikTok poses a security risk to Americans, and we should approach these issues with clear-eyed scrutiny and evidence-based decision making.
Let’s start by discussing the congressional hearing that took place on March 23. What was your reaction to the way the hearing unfolded? Did it meet your expectations?
Guest 1: Honestly, I was disappointed but not surprised by the tone of the hearing. Lawmakers from both parties seemed more concerned with grandstanding and scoring political points than actually learning about the facts. The way they attacked TikTok and its CEO, Zhou Shou, was more like a political witch hunt than a serious discussion about national security.
Guest 2: As someone who has been involved in technology policy for many years, it was disappointing to see the hearing become so politicized. While I do understand the concerns raised, it’s essential to have a thoughtful and fact-based conversation about any potential risks associated with TikTok. The hearing felt more like an ugly show than a constructive dialogue.
Given the lack of evidence supporting these allegations, how should lawmakers approach the issue of Chinese technology companies operating in the US? Should we assume that all Chinese-owned businesses pose a security risk?
Guest 1: We need to be cautious and vigilant about any technology that could potentially harm national security interests. Just because there isn’t direct evidence linking TikTok to espionage doesn’t mean we should ignore the broader context of China’s
