The Chinese messaging platform has become a vehicle for robust political debate in the US, as well as a way for the Chinese diaspora to communicate with family and support one another.
Vowing to ban TikTok was a power play by the US president.
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If a new deal between Microsoft and ByteDance goes through, the Chinese company may withdraw ownership of its TikTok operations in not only the US – but also Australia, New Zealand and Canada.
As the government considers antitrust action against big US technology companies, a global business scholar identifies four myths that need busting first.
Tik Tok’s popularity has raised eyebrows in some countries.
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As concerns mount in the US and Australia, TikTok is trying to deflect concerns over its perceived ties to the Chinese government. Its PR moves, however, may fall short.
Between trade and traditional security alliances, New Zealand is being pulled in opposite directions over China. A new foreign policy is urgently needed.
The US is also ‘looking at’ banning the Chinese social media app.
President Trump’s campaign rally in Tulsa, Okla. had thousands of empty seats, thanks at least in part to the actions of teenagers who mobilized on the social media platform TikTok.
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Whether they’re holding hands and singing Ring Around the Rosie or posing during a TikTok video, kids connect to each other and find joy through dance.
Dads have taken over TikTok since social isolation began. More than a way to kill time at home, laughter and fun dancing times can build family bonds, reduce stress and cultivate a resilient mindset.
New research has identified the main triggers of this psychological phenomenon, the contexts in which it happens and the types of fears involved in it.
What started as a SpongeBob meme took on a life of its own in 2019.
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As the year winds down, we’ll get you up to speed. Plus, there’s no better way to kill a trend than to bring it up at the dinner table in front of your kids.
Children’s engagement with digital devices is often driven by their desire for creative expression, entertainment and social interaction.
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