TikTok, which is owned by Beijing-based ByteDance, flagged earlier this week it would be exiting Hong Kong 'in light of recent events,' referencing the national security law passed at the end of June.
said they were pausing requests for user data from Hong Kong law enforcement while they evaluate what this law means.
Hong Kong TikTok users were greeted with the following message when they opened the app: "Thank you for the time you've spent on TikTok and giving us the the opportunity to bring a little bit of joy into your life!"TikTok has come under fire from Washington which has accused it of censoring content on its platform that may be sensitive to Beijing. The appThe U.S. is also concerned that TikTok's data could be accessed by China.
The social media app has also come under fire in India where it was recently blocked along with 58 other Chinese apps. The Indian government said it took the action to ban the apps, alleging "they are engaged in activities which is prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity of India, defense of India, security of state and public order."
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