TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew has reacted to the legislation that stipulates a ban on the Chinese language-owned social media platform in the USA, if it’s not bought inside 9 months.
Recall that US President, Joe Biden on Wednesday signed a international assist bundle into legislation that will see TikTok banned within the US if it’s not bought inside 9 months.
Responding through a video message shared on the platform, CEO Chew stated the app isn’t “going wherever”.
He insisted that the brand new legislation was political.
Chew stated, “Be relaxation assured, we aren’t going wherever.
“Make no mistake, this can be a ban, a ban on TikTok and a ban on you and your voice. Politicians could say in any other case. However don’t get confused.”
He continued: “It’s really ironic as a result of the liberty of expression on TikTok displays the identical American values that make the USA a beacon of freedom. TikTok provides on a regular basis People a strong option to be seen and heard.”
The TikTok boss added, “We’ll preserve preventing to your rights within the courts. The details and the Structure are on our facet and we count on to prevail.”
TikTok gained a authorized battle in opposition to former President Donald Trump’s try in 2020 to drive the sale of TikTok through an government order that will prohibit any US-based transactions with ByteDance if the corporate didn’t divest the app inside 45 days.
