Social media app TikTok distanced itself from Beijing after India banned 59 Chinese apps in the country, according to a correspondence seen by Reuters. In a letter to the Indian government dated June 28th and seen by Reuters on Friday, TikTok Chief Executive Kevin Mayer said the Chinese government has never requested user data, nor would the company turn it over if asked.

Social media app TikTok distanced itself from Beijing after India banned 59 Chinese apps in the country, according to a correspondence seen by Reuters. In a letter to the Indian government dated June 28th and seen by Reuters on Friday, TikTok Chief Executive Kevin Mayer said the Chinese government has never requested user data, nor would the company turn it over if asked. TikTok, which is not available in China, is owned by China's ByteDance but has sought to distance itself from its Chinese roots to appeal to a global audience. Along with 58 other Chinese apps, including Tencent Holdings Ltd's WeChat and Alibaba Group Holding Ltd's UC Browser, it was banned in India this week following a border clash with China. "I can confirm that the Chinese government has never made a request to us for the TikTok data of Indian users," Mayer wrote, adding that data for Indian users is stored in servers in Singapore. "If we do ever receive such a request in the future, we would not comply." The letter was sent ahead of a likely meeting next week between the company and the government, one source familiar with the matter told Reuters. One Indian government source told Reuters this week the ban was unlikely to be revoked soon. Lawyers have said a legal challenge was unlikely to be successful, given India has cited national security concerns for the ban. The ban, which upset India's growing legion of TikTok stars, has also given a lift to local rivals such as Roposo, which added 22 million new users in the 48 hours after the ban took effect. TikTok has committed to spend $1 billion in the region. Since its launch in 2017, it has become one of the fastest- growing social media apps. India is its largest market by user, followed by the United States. In the letter, Mayer played up the company's investment in the region, highlighting more than 3,500 direct and indirect employees and content available in 14 languages. "The privacy of our users, and the security and sovereignty of India, are of utmost importance to us," Mayer wrote. "We have already announced our plans to build a data centre in India." The correspondence was first reported by the Wall Street Journal and other media.

TikTok distances from Beijing in response to India app ban

As India banned 59 Chinese apps on Monday, China's commerce ministry said that China has not "adopted any restrictive and discriminatory measures against Indian products and services".

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The Commerce ministry said it hoped India corrects its "discriminatory actions against Chinese companies immediately."

Ministry of Commerce spokesman Gao Feng said in an online briefing that India's action was&nbsp;in violation of WTO rules.

In a similar move, China's foreign ministry had earlier said it was "strongly concerned" over India's ban on Chinese apps.

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India had banned several Chinese apps including the popular Tik Tok, UC browser, ShareIT, Baidu map, Helo, WeChat, Weibo, Clash of Kings.

"This move will safeguard the interests of crores of Indian mobile and internet users. This decision is a targeted move to ensure safety and sovereignty of Indian cyberspace," the government had said.

The United States backed India's move with the secretary of state Mike Pompeo saying that "India's ban on certain mobile apps that can serve as appendages of the CCP surveillance state."

"India's clean app approach will boost India's sovereignty and will also boost India's integrity and national security, as the Indian government cell itself has stated," the US secretary of state asserted.

Tik Tok defended its position in a statement and said that the company "continues to comply with all data privacy and security requirements under Indian law and have not shared any information of our users in India with any foreign government, including the Chinese government."

The company which has huge followers in India further added that it had "democratized the internet" by making it available in &nbsp;14 Indian languages by giving a platform to artists, storytellers and performers.

As India banned 59 Chinese apps on Monday, China's commerce ministry said that China has not "adopted any restrictive and discriminatory measures against Indian products and services".

As India banned 59 Chinese apps on Monday, China's commerce ministry said that China has not "adopted any restrictive and discriminatory measures against Indian products and services". Also Read: PM Modi quits Chinese social network Weibo; all posts, profile picture removed The Commerce ministry said it hoped India corrects its "discriminatory actions against Chinese companies immediately." Ministry of Commerce spokesman Gao Feng said in an online briefing that India's action was in violation of WTO rules. In a similar move, China's foreign ministry had earlier said it was "strongly concerned" over India's ban on Chinese apps. Watch Video: India had banned several Chinese apps including the popular Tik Tok, UC browser, ShareIT, Baidu map, Helo, WeChat, Weibo, Clash of Kings. "This move will safeguard the interests of crores of Indian mobile and internet users. This decision is a targeted move to ensure safety and sovereignty of Indian cyberspace," the government had said. The United States backed India's move with the secretary of state Mike Pompeo saying that "India's ban on certain mobile apps that can serve as appendages of the CCP surveillance state." "India's clean app approach will boost India's sovereignty and will also boost India's integrity and national security, as the Indian government cell itself has stated," the US secretary of state asserted. Tik Tok defended its position in a statement and said that the company "continues to comply with all data privacy and security requirements under Indian law and have not shared any information of our users in India with any foreign government, including the Chinese government." The company which has huge followers in India further added that it had "democratized the internet" by making it available in 14 Indian languages by giving a platform to artists, storytellers and performers.

Haven't adopted discriminatory measures against Indian products, says China on apps banned by India

Reality TV stars Kris and Kylie Jenner on Tuesday made their TikTok debut with a series of fun-filled videos and even treated the 'Keeping Up With The Kardashians'&nbsp;fans to a nostalgic surprise.

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According to news agency, the mother-daughter duo recreated a throwback video of an iconic exchange between Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick, where the 'POOSH'&nbsp;founder introduced the world to the phrase, 'ABCDEFG'.

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Kris kicked things off when she took the role of Scott, and mouthed along to the audio from the scene, "So, are we cool? Like, are we in agreement?" Following her lead, Kylie, who was portraying her older sister, responded, "ABCDEFG."

Putting on her oversized sunglasses, she continued, "I have to go."&nbsp;Confused, Kris said, "What the heck does&nbsp; ''ABCDEFG` mean?" Kylie answered, "It's just a phrase I like to use. It means the conversation is over."

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The 'Kylie Cosmetics'&nbsp;founder added to the dramatics of the scene and took a swig of tequila 'Don Julio'&nbsp;as the video ended. 
 
For their next video, the pair recruited business executive Corey Gamble and Kylie's daughter Stormi Webster to help them pull off a 'Pew Pew Pew'&nbsp;TikTok.

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The video took place in Kylie's lavish closet where Kris, Kylie who was holding Stormi, and Corey were seen walking across the camera turn-by-turn. And, they all were captured in a special TikTok filter, which enlarges the head of the person in focus while they danced as the Auntie Hammy song played in the background. 
 
Kris and the makeup mogul aren't the only members of the Kardashian family that are on TikTok.Kourtney and Scott`s son Mason Disick made an account and has been cementing his status as a TikTok star with videos featuring his famous family. 
 
North West has also hopped on to Tik Tok, just like Mason, borrowing her mom Kim Kardashian's account, the 7-year-old loves to show off her creative side with fun dance videos and skits featuring the 'SKIMS' founder.

Reality TV stars Kris and Kylie Jenner on Tuesday made their TikTok debut with a series of fun-filled videos and even treated the 'Keeping Up With The Kardashians' fans to a nostalgic surprise.

Reality TV stars Kris and Kylie Jenner on Tuesday made their TikTok debut with a series of fun-filled videos and even treated the 'Keeping Up With The Kardashians' fans to a nostalgic surprise. Also read: Kylie Jenner retains top spot as world's youngest self-made billionaire According to news agency, the mother-daughter duo recreated a throwback video of an iconic exchange between Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick, where the 'POOSH' founder introduced the world to the phrase, 'ABCDEFG'. @kyliejenner monday nights. ♬ original sound - jayschilter Kris kicked things off when she took the role of Scott, and mouthed along to the audio from the scene, "So, are we cool? Like, are we in agreement?" Following her lead, Kylie, who was portraying her older sister, responded, "ABCDEFG." Putting on her oversized sunglasses, she continued, "I have to go." Confused, Kris said, "What the heck does ''ABCDEFG` mean?" Kylie answered, "It's just a phrase I like to use. It means the conversation is over." @kyliejenner monday nights. ♬ original sound - jayschilter The 'Kylie Cosmetics' founder added to the dramatics of the scene and took a swig of tequila 'Don Julio' as the video ended. For their next video, the pair recruited business executive Corey Gamble and Kylie's daughter Stormi Webster to help them pull off a 'Pew Pew Pew' TikTok. In pics: Cooking, washing, doing dishes: How celebrities have become more relatable in times of self-isolation The video took place in Kylie's lavish closet where Kris, Kylie who was holding Stormi, and Corey were seen walking across the camera turn-by-turn. And, they all were captured in a special TikTok filter, which enlarges the head of the person in focus while they danced as the Auntie Hammy song played in the background. Kris and the makeup mogul aren't the only members of the Kardashian family that are on TikTok.Kourtney and Scott`s son Mason Disick made an account and has been cementing his status as a TikTok star with videos featuring his famous family. North West has also hopped on to Tik Tok, just like Mason, borrowing her mom Kim Kardashian's account, the 7-year-old loves to show off her creative side with fun dance videos and skits featuring the 'SKIMS' founder.

Kylie, Kris Jenner make TikTok debut, recreate iconic Kourtney Kardashian moment

In another embarrassment for Pakistan, popular TikTok star Hareem Shah was seen inside a conference room at the foreign ministry office in a video that has gone viral on the Internet.

Hareem, who has over a million fans on the social media video app was seen roaming around the high-security office and even sitting down in the chair used by the foreign minister.

Punjabi and Hindi songs were heard playing in the background of Shah`s video.&nbsp;

After the video was widely shared on the internet and drew criticism from social media users, officials said they have initiated an inquiry in the matter, local media reported.&nbsp;

Shah was quoted by local media on how she managed to get access, "Yes, I got into office after seeking permission. If it was against rules and regulations they should not have allowed me to make a video."

She added, "I also went to National Assembly, I get a pass, get my entry there properly. No security has ever stopped me, I`ve never had any obstacle. No one has helped me, I got in on my own."

Interestingly, the social media personality is no novice when it comes to meeting influential political leaders. She has been pictured with a number of politicians including Fayyaz ul Hasan Chohan.

Previously it was said that Shah was at PM secretariat but focal Person to Imran Khan, Dr Arsalan Khalid has clarified that she was actually at the Foreign Office building and that an investigation into the matter has begun.

In a previous undated snap, the TikTok star was seen posing with the Pakistani Prime Minister, which left people wondering about whether the two met before or after the video went viral.

Twitter users also wondered how Shah gained access to the building. A few people also questioned the "seriousness of this PTI Government"&nbsp;

In another embarrassment for Pakistan, popular TikTok star Hareem Shah was seen inside a conference room at the foreign ministry office in a video that has gone viral on the Internet.

In another embarrassment for Pakistan, popular TikTok star Hareem Shah was seen inside a conference room at the foreign ministry office in a video that has gone viral on the Internet. Hareem, who has over a million fans on the social media video app was seen roaming around the high-security office and even sitting down in the chair used by the foreign minister. Punjabi and Hindi songs were heard playing in the background of Shah`s video. After the video was widely shared on the internet and drew criticism from social media users, officials said they have initiated an inquiry in the matter, local media reported. Shah was quoted by local media on how she managed to get access, "Yes, I got into office after seeking permission. If it was against rules and regulations they should not have allowed me to make a video." She added, "I also went to National Assembly, I get a pass, get my entry there properly. No security has ever stopped me, I`ve never had any obstacle. No one has helped me, I got in on my own." Interestingly, the social media personality is no novice when it comes to meeting influential political leaders. She has been pictured with a number of politicians including Fayyaz ul Hasan Chohan. Previously it was said that Shah was at PM secretariat but focal Person to Imran Khan, Dr Arsalan Khalid has clarified that she was actually at the Foreign Office building and that an investigation into the matter has begun. In a previous undated snap, the TikTok star was seen posing with the Pakistani Prime Minister, which left people wondering about whether the two met before or after the video went viral. Twitter users also wondered how Shah gained access to the building. A few people also questioned the "seriousness of this PTI Government"

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