China's Tencent said on Wednesday it did not believe a US move to ban transactions on its international messaging to payments WeChat app would apply to its domestic Weixin platform, potentially limiting fallout from the move.

WeChat-owner tries to soothe concerns about Trump's proposed US ban

Chinese social media giant TikTok allegedly collected user data to identify and track devices on the Android operating software. This is in direct violation of Google’s data policies, and reportedly this data logging went on for 15 months.

TikTok tracked Android devices in direct violation of Google's policy

After waves of controversies related to a possible ban and discussions with Microsoft to take over the US operations, TikTok now has a new suitor. Twitter, the California-based company, is in talks with TikTok to discuss the possibility of merging the two companies, according to reports published by a leading US media house.

Twitter in talks with TikTok to discuss possible merging: Reports

After Microsoft declared its intentions to buy the US operations of the famous short-video sharing app TikTok, reports are now claiming that the tech giant might be looking at buying more of TikTok.

Microsoft planning to buy TikTok's global business: Reports

US President Donald Trump has issued executive orders banning any transactions with ByteDance, the Chinese company that owns video-sharing app TikTok, and Tencent, owner of the WeChat app, starting in 45 days.

Trump signs executive order banning any transactions with TikTok owner

Amid tensions with the US government, TikTok announced today that it will open its first data centre in Europe in Ireland valued at $498 million. Also Read: ByteDance founder defends TikTok's US strategy in staff letter TikTok expects the centre to be operational by 2022.

Amid tensions with Trump administration, TikTok to set up European data centre in Ireland

ByteDance founder and CEO Zhang Yiming is going through the worst phase of his life as his is creations are being banned abroad and is being called a traitor. With an exit from the American market looking inevitable, told employees on Tuesday there were misunderstandings on Chinese social media about TikTok's situation in the United States and that the company could face more difficulties as anti-Chinese sentiment rose abroad.

ByteDance founder defends TikTok's US strategy in staff letter

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said Tuesday there was no evidence that Chinese-owned TikTok had abused the data of its hundreds of millions of users. "We have had a good look at this, and there is no evidence for us to suggest.

No evidence of TikTok misusing data, says Australian PM Scott Morrison

India's decision to ban TikTok spelled the downfall of the Chinese social media giant. Three developed nations took notice of India's move. They are mulling similar measures. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how India's move has triggered a backlash against the Chinese tech ecosystem.

Gravitas: India's TikTok ban spells its global fall

The US President Donald Trump has given an ultimatum to the Chinese short-video sharing app TikTok to either sell its US operations to a US-based company or face the ban.

China will retaliate against US bullying Chinese companies and journalists: Chinese media

US President Donald Trump said Monday that popular Chinese-owned video app TikTok would be "out of business" in the United States if it did not sell its US operations by September 15, preferably to an American buyer.

Donald Trump sets September 15 deadline for TikTok sale

China on Tuesday accused the United States of "outright bullying" after President Trump said the US government ought to get a “substantial portion” of sales coming in from operating the app in the country.

'It goes against WTO principles': China accuses US of 'outright bullying' over TikTok

Following Donald Trump's decision to ban the popular video-sharing app TikTok, Microsoft has confirmed that the US-based company is considering to overtake the video-sharing app.

Microsoft confirms exploring buying TikTok in US after Trump and Nadella talk

The US President Donald Trump on Saturday announced his plans to ban the popular video-sharing app TikTok. However, TikTok has assured that the app is not going anywhere.

'Not planning to go anywhere': TikTok responds to Trump's ban announcement

US President Donald Trump has said TikTok would be banned in the country, and that he would he would sign an executive order as soon as Saturday. Speaking to reporters on Air Force One, Trump said: "As far as TikTok is concerned, we're banning them from the United States.

Trump plans to ban TikTok, may force Chinese owner to sell it

Some investors of TikTok’s parent company ByteDance seeking to take over the popular social media app are valuing it at about $50 billion, significantly more than peers such as Snap Inc, according to people familiar with the matter.

ByteDance investors value TikTok at $50 billion in takeover bid

Countries around the world want to make an example out of TikTok. The popular video app is facing bans with calls for a boycott in multiple countries and users around the world are abandoning the platform.

After India, US & Australia eye ban on TikTok

TikTok’s troubles started with India but now it’s a subject of intense scrutiny around the world, not just because it’s a hallmark of China’s soft power but also because of the amount of data that TikTok collects.

Despite ban, TikTok's data mapping tools can still fetch user information

A US government national security review of the social media app TikTok is nearly complete and will deliver a recommendation to the White House this week, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Wednesday.

National security recommendation on TikTok due this week: US Treasury

Chinese conglomerates had once jumped into the global race with technology as the ammo of choice. They fought competitors, raced for users but China's mission failed.

India may ban Tencent-backed PUBG Mobile

Close to 200 Chinese investment proposals are awaiting security clearance from India's Home Ministry. This comes after India changed its Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) rules in the month of April.

WION Dispatch: New rules to hit Chinese firms amid border tensions

The government has banned 47 Chinese apps in India. Near the end of June, 59 Chinese apps had been banned by the government to “protect national interest and security”

Govt bans 47 more Chinese apps in India after 59 apps banned in June

TikTok is indeed China's global soft power. For some, the app is a harmless video-sharing platform to encouarge hidden talent. However, many people see it as a platform for vulgarity and a national security threat.

TikTok tries to lure US, send India a message: But who really got 'hurt', 'baffled'?

TikTok unveiled plans for a $200 million "creator fund" to add content from emerging social media personalities to the fast-growing video-sharing app. The new US fund will "help support ambitious creators who are seeking opportunities to foster a livelihood through their innovative content," said Vanessa Pappas, general manager of TikTok US.

TikTok launches $200 million fund for US creators despite Senate ban

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