Republican Senator Rand Paul blocks bid to ban Chinese-owned TikTok

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Rand Paul blocked a bid to fast-track a ban of TikTok. He cited concerns about free speech and uneven treatment of social media companies. The app, which was founded by Chinese entrepreneurs, has more than 150 million monthly users in the United States. A small but growing number of Democrats and Republicans have raised concerns.

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South China Morning Post

Republican Senator Rand Paul blocks bid to ban Chinese-owned TikTok

Republican Senator Rand Paul blocked a bid to fast track a ban of Chinese-owned social media app TikTok, citing concerns about free speech and uneven treatment of social media companies.

2 months ago·Hong Kong

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Malay Mail

Republican Senator Rand Paul blocks bid to ban Chinese-owned TikTok

WASHINGTON, March 30 — US Republican Senator Rand Paul yesterday blocked a bid to fast-track a ban of popular Chinese-owned social media app TikTok, which more than 150 million Americans use, citing concerns about free speech and uneven treatment of social media companies. “I think we should beware of those who use fear to coax Americans to relinquish our liberties,” Paul said on the Senate floor. “Every accusation of data gathering that has bee…

2 months ago·Selangor, Malaysia

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Toronto Sun

Republican Senator Rand Paul blocks bid to ban Chinese-owned TikTok

WASHINGTON — U.S. Republican Senator Rand Paul on Wednesday blocked a bid to fast-track a ban of popular Chinese-owned social media app TikTok, which more than 150 million Americans use, citing concerns about free speech and uneven treatment of social media companies.

2 months ago·Toronto, Canada

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Al Jazeera

Republican Senator Rand Paul blocks bid to ban TikTok in US

A small but growing number of Democrats and Republicans raise concerns, citing free speech, to object ban on TikTok.

2 months ago·Qatar

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Al Arabiya

Republican US Senator Rand Paul blocks bid to ban China-owned TikTok

US Republican Senator Rand Paul on Wednesday blocked a bid to fast-track a ban of popular Chinese-owned social media app TikTok, which more than 150

2 months ago·Saudi Arabia

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Ukrinform (UA)

Republican senator blocks bill on total ban on TikTok in the US

Republican Senator Rand Paul opposed a complete ban on TikTok's activities in the United States, blocking the accelerated adoption of the relevant bill. — Ukrinform.

2 months ago·Ukraine

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