#TikTokBanBill

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An open letter to the U.S. House of Representatives

Vote NO on the TikTok ban bill!

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I understand that the House Energy and Commerce Committee just passed a bipartisan bill, the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, that could ban TikTok in the US by allowing the President to designate it as a national security threat. I oppose this bill. It’s absurd to target one social media platform when foreign governments are active on all of our social media networks and in one of our major political parties. If Congress really cares about adversarial countries influencing and spying on our citizens it should immediately pass strong internet privacy protections. Then it should launch investigations into the Republican members of Congress who’ve spent years spreading Russian disinformation to win elections and also aiding and abetting Vladimir Putin. Will they do that? Thanks.

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China’s TikTok Battle: Clash of Nations Over App Ban Bill

Congressional Confrontation

China has launched a scathing attack on a bill progressing through the US Congress that could spell doom for TikTok within American borders. Accusing the bill of unjustly targeting the popular social media platform, Beijing denounces the proposed legislation as akin to banditry. The bill, passed by the House of Representatives, mandates TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, to divest from the firm within six months or face a sweeping ban on the app.

Diplomatic Dispute

Amid escalating tensions, President Joe Biden has signaled his readiness to sign the bill into law if it clears Congress, further inflaming relations between the two nations. Beijing has pledged to retaliate with “necessary measures” to safeguard its interests, underscoring the geopolitical ramifications of the ongoing dispute.

Hear Chinese official react to potential TikTok ban

Economic Fallout

The potential ramifications of the bill extend beyond diplomatic sparring, raising concerns about economic fallout and job losses. TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew warns that the bill could drain billions of dollars from the pockets of creators and jeopardize over 300,000 American jobs. Furthermore, small businesses reliant on it for promotion fear the detrimental impact on their livelihoods, echoing the sentiments of creators who foresee dire consequences if the bill becomes law.

International Ramifications

Beyond the US-China standoff, Canada finds itself embroiled in a similar debate as it grapples with a national security review of TikTok’s expansion plans within its borders. Former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin reveals plans to assemble a team of investors for a bid to buy TikTok, emphasizing the necessity of American ownership to circumvent Chinese regulatory hurdles. However, the international saga underscores the complexities of tech ownership in an increasingly interconnected world, as nations jostle for control over the digital landscape.

As the battle over TikTok rages on, the fate of the app hangs in the balance, emblematic of larger geopolitical tensions and the evolving dynamics of global tech governance.

Also Read: TikTok’s $840 Million Investment in Indonesia’s Tokopedia Signals E-commerce Resurgence

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Https://bit.ly/stoprestrictact is the letter I wrote to Congress. If you're ready to sign it and send it to your Congress reps, text Sign PBIDQK to 50409 for Resistbot to write the letter below.

Here's what the letter says in full.

I am writing to express my strong opposition to the RESTRICT Act. I believe that this bill would have a number of negative consequences for our country, and I urge you to vote against it.

The RESTRICT Act would give the Secretary of Commerce the authority to review and prohibit certain transactions between US persons and foreign adversaries. This could include the sale of ICT products or services to foreign adversaries, the acquisition of ICT products or services from foreign adversaries, or the provision of ICT services to foreign adversaries.

I believe that this bill would stifle innovation and competition in the ICT industry. The RESTRICT Act would make it more difficult for US companies to compete with foreign companies, and it would make it more difficult for US consumers to access the best ICT products and services.

I also believe that the RESTRICT Act would not be effective in protecting the United States from foreign adversaries. The bill would be difficult to enforce, and it would be easy for foreign adversaries to circumvent its provisions.

I urge you to vote against the RESTRICT Act. This bill would have a number of negative consequences for our country, and it would not be effective in protecting the United States from foreign adversaries.