TikTok has recently been scrutinised in Taiwan since the government banned its departments from using the Chinese-owned social media platform. Meanwhile, Taiwanese government also&nbsp;opened an investigation into TikTok parent company ByteDance for suspected illegal commercial operations on the island following a media report.&nbsp;

In a statement, Taiwan’s China-policy-making Mainland Affairs Council said that on December 9, they first came across suspicions of ByteDance operating a subsidiary to tout for business on the island, following a report by Taiwan's Liberty Times newspaper.&nbsp;

Responding to the media report, the council’s working group said there indeed was an alleged breach of the law referring to what the media report had called the company’s “illegal commercial operations” which the legal authorities are now investigating.&nbsp;

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The newspaper claims that ByteDance has set up a subsidiary look to expand its business on the island which is a breach of Taiwanese law passed three years ago which does not allow Chinese social media platforms to open commercial operations on the island.&nbsp;

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Furthermore, Taiwan also prohibits a wide range of Beijing's business operations including its social media platforms to its highly sought after chip manufacturing industry. In 2019, the Taiwanese government passed an anti-infiltration law in a bid to combat what they see as China's&nbsp;efforts to influence the island’s politics and democratic processes through funding politicians, media, and so on.&nbsp;

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This also comes days after the island also banned Chinese apps including TikTok from government departments. They have also accused Beijing of using such apps “to carry out cognitive operations and infiltration against other countries” while highlighting the risk of the Chinese government collecting users’ personal information.&nbsp;

Additionally, Taiwan has also accused China of using social media to spread disinformation on the island which Beijing claims as its territory. While the short video platform still trails behind Meta’s Facebook and Instagram in terms of usage on the island it is becoming increasingly popular among the Taiwanese youth, said a report by Reuters citing market research companies.&nbsp;

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TikTok has recently been scrutinised in Taiwan since the government banned its departments from using the Chinese-owned social media platform. Meanwhile, Taiwanese government also opened an investigation into TikTok parent company ByteDance for suspected illegal commercial operations on the island following a media report.

TikTok has recently been scrutinised in Taiwan since the government banned its departments from using the Chinese-owned social media platform. Meanwhile, Taiwanese government also opened an investigation into TikTok parent company ByteDance for suspected illegal commercial operations on the island following a media report. In a statement, Taiwan’s China-policy-making Mainland Affairs Council said that on December 9, they first came across suspicions of ByteDance operating a subsidiary to tout for business on the island, following a report by Taiwan's Liberty Times newspaper. Responding to the media report, the council’s working group said there indeed was an alleged breach of the law referring to what the media report had called the company’s “illegal commercial operations” which the legal authorities are now investigating. ALSO READ | Taiwan mulls banning TikTok, accuses it of eroding public's confidence in government The newspaper claims that ByteDance has set up a subsidiary look to expand its business on the island which is a breach of Taiwanese law passed three years ago which does not allow Chinese social media platforms to open commercial operations on the island. × Furthermore, Taiwan also prohibits a wide range of Beijing's business operations including its social media platforms to its highly sought after chip manufacturing industry. In 2019, the Taiwanese government passed an anti-infiltration law in a bid to combat what they see as China's efforts to influence the island’s politics and democratic processes through funding politicians, media, and so on. ALSO WATCH | US: Senators call TikTok a 'massive surveillance tool; Is TikTok spying on you for China? This also comes days after the island also banned Chinese apps including TikTok from government departments. They have also accused Beijing of using such apps “to carry out cognitive operations and infiltration against other countries” while highlighting the risk of the Chinese government collecting users’ personal information. Additionally, Taiwan has also accused China of using social media to spread disinformation on the island which Beijing claims as its territory. While the short video platform still trails behind Meta’s Facebook and Instagram in terms of usage on the island it is becoming increasingly popular among the Taiwanese youth, said a report by Reuters citing market research companies. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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India's defunct airline Jet Airways is finally back after a long hiatus and commercial operations are expected to start in September this year. The carrier stopped operations back in April 2019 due to severe financial crisis, but the situation is much better at the moment, and they are already looking for new recruits.

The company announced on Tuesday that they will be hiring new pilots for Airbus' A320 aircraft, Boeing's 737NG and 737Max planes and they are also expected to hire more back-room staff.

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“Good things come to those that wait - Jet Airways will be flying again soon! Inviting pilots who are current and type-rated on the Airbus A320 or Boeing 737NG or MAX aircraft, to apply to join us in creating history as we prepare to relaunch India's classiest airline,” the airline tweeted.

While the hiring process has started, Jet Airways currently has only one operational aircraft in its fleet - B737NG. According to Hindustan Times, they have also not placed any order with either Airbus or Boeing for bolstering their fleet ahead of the resumption of operations in September.

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However, the company received an air operator certificate from Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on May 20 and it is expected that they will adding a number of aircrafts in the near future.

Earlier, Jet Airways stopped their operations in 2019 after a consortium of lenders led by the State Bank of India (SBI) claimed that they were due around 8,000 crore in outstanding payments. The situation was finally resolved in October 2020.

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India's defunct airline Jet Airways is finally back after a long hiatus and commercial operations are expected to start in September this year. The carrier stopped operations back in April 2019 due to severe financial crisis, but the situation is much better at the moment, and they are already looking for new recruits.

India's defunct airline Jet Airways is finally back after a long hiatus and commercial operations are expected to start in September this year. The carrier stopped operations back in April 2019 due to severe financial crisis, but the situation is much better at the moment, and they are already looking for new recruits. The company announced on Tuesday that they will be hiring new pilots for Airbus' A320 aircraft, Boeing's 737NG and 737Max planes and they are also expected to hire more back-room staff. Also read | Saudi prince meets Greek PM, signs deal for 'cheaper energy' “Good things come to those that wait - Jet Airways will be flying again soon! Inviting pilots who are current and type-rated on the Airbus A320 or Boeing 737NG or MAX aircraft, to apply to join us in creating history as we prepare to relaunch India's classiest airline,” the airline tweeted. While the hiring process has started, Jet Airways currently has only one operational aircraft in its fleet - B737NG. According to Hindustan Times, they have also not placed any order with either Airbus or Boeing for bolstering their fleet ahead of the resumption of operations in September. Also read | Rishi Sunak-Liz Truss debate abandoned after TV presenter faints on air However, the company received an air operator certificate from Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on May 20 and it is expected that they will adding a number of aircrafts in the near future. Earlier, Jet Airways stopped their operations in 2019 after a consortium of lenders led by the State Bank of India (SBI) claimed that they were due around 8,000 crore in outstanding payments. The situation was finally resolved in October 2020. WATCH WION LIVE HERE -

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