Taiwan investigating China's TikTok over cyber security concerns

Dec 20, 2022

Taiwan is investigating Douyin International, the Chinese twin of hugely popular TikTok for allegedly illegally expanding social media business in the island nation.

Chinese woman investigated for live streaming Taipei school children on Douyin, raising privacy concerns

May 27, 2025

A Chinese woman is under investigation in Taipei for allegedly live-streaming elementary school children on Douyin without consent, raising concerns over child protection and...

Chinese Social media platform bans Tibetan language, Tibetans condemn decision

Aug 04, 2024

Speaking to ANI, TCHRD Director, Tenzin Dawa, said that Douyin company's decision to ban content in the Tibetan language has made it impossible for...

Taiwan warns of growing Chinese digital espionage threat through popular apps

Dec 04, 2025

Taiwan's Ministry of Digital Affairs has sounded an alarm over the rising risks of Chinese surveillance through several popular apps, officially identifying Douyin, Xiaohongshu...

TikTok executive alleges forced oath to support China's "socialist system"

Jan 15, 2025

In the lawsuit, Puris said she was forced to sign an agreement with Douyin, TikTok's China-based sister company, that required her to pledge allegiance...

China curbs social media presence of Lankan embassy after its vessel was denied entry to Hambantota

Aug 09, 2022

Colombo [Sri Lanka], August 9 : In response to the Sri Lankan government's move to suspend the visit of a Chinese ship to Hambantota...