Nepal orders ban on TikTok (TikTok) app, pointing out content in TikTok Harmful to “Social harmony”
On 14 November 2023, foreign news agencies reported The Nepalese government announced yesterday (Nov. 13) plans to ban the Chinese app TikTok (TikTok), arguing that content distributed on the app is harmful. “Social harmony”
Narayan Prakash, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Nepal, stated that in yesterday’s cabinet meeting There is a general consensus that this TikTok application must be banned immediately. This is because there is a need to control the use of social media. or social media that tends to destroy social harmony or publish inappropriate content
In addition, the Foreign Minister revealed that The Nepal government has made a request to companies operating in various social media platforms. Those wishing to operate in Nepal must register. and opened an official office in Nepal. Ready to pay taxes according to country regulations to show transparency and social responsibility in Nepal
However, it is not yet clear what caused the Nepal government to ban TikTok or whether TikTok refused to comply with the government’s request.
Many countries have decided to ban the TikTok app or limit its use. This is due to concerns that TikTok app operators may send users’ personal data to the Chinese government, such as the United States, England, and New Zealand. that banned the use of TikTok on government officials’ phones
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2023-11-14 11:49:22
