TikTok CEO denies links with Communist Party of China, says 'I'm Singaporean!' | US Senate hearing

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Published 2024-02-02
Chinese short video company TikTok’s CEO Chew Shou Zi on Wednesday, January 31, appeared alongside the chief executives of technology companies Discord, Facebook parent Meta, Snap and X (formerly Twitter) to testify before American lawmakers over concerns about the harmful effects of social media on children. This was Chew’s second appearance before US lawmakers in less than a year. In March 2023, Chew was questioned about TikTok’s ties to China and its safety precautions for children. Chew faced similar questions at January 31st hearing.

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All Comments (21)
  • @outpost3388
    Senator: Have you ever been to a Chinese restaurant? CEO: Yes Senator: Ah I knew it! You are affiliated with the Chinese communist party.
  • @chujon9
    The title should be " Senator embarrasses himself by repeatedly showing his ignorance and arrogance."
  • @VincentK.McMahon
    This senator is the kind of person that makes me feel embarrassed to be american
  • @XpPillow
    This senator doesn’t even want to hear the answers. He’s literally just giving a speech. Look how many times this CEO was spoken over. 😅
  • @yangchuyou2356
    Its like “Are you American?” “No, I’m british” “So you are American”
  • @mengl7241
    They won’t let this man finish his sentence
  • @felipepacheco43
    Whats even the point of interogating someone if you wont let him talk?
  • @MS113MS
    I have deep respect for this Singaporean CEO, because he has steadfastly maintained his composure under intense pressure from the moronic senator.
  • @davidgarcia19877
    As a European I am often surprised how stupid the American government can be when they are trying blame anyone besides themselves. Anyone who thinks that this is proper is delusional and should learn to not act like a child.
  • @AhmedNishd
    Would anyone sue knife manufacturer companies just because some one used the knife for murder
  • @Khrayzswld
    How do you ask a question and not allowing it to be answered? That’s crazy.
  • @Pfizer980
    This is so racist! How is this even allowed? Questions are based on personal beliefs. Chew should've said "are you asking me because my face is asian?"
  • @CK-mp9pq
    The CEO TikTok should ask the senator how he became a senator. He should ask: " Are you a racist? Are you a Nazi? Did you apply to be a Nazi? Why are you not a Nazi? Do you have links with the Nazis? How come you are not a Nazi? " America's senator displaying such low and hilarious standards of bias attitude. Is this how America's senate select such senators?
  • @luisserrano7150
    I'm more concerned of the parents who's giving smart phone devices to their children and not properly guiding and supervising them, and now they are blaming the apps. Can't they see themselves that they too are at fault here, this one is pretty disgusting!
  • @minsent7855
    Great CEO. He protected the honor of his employees, shareholders, and company.
  • @ArifDzikrullah
    I bet the senator couldn't point out singapore from a map.
  • For goodness sakes, let the man answer!! This was so frustrating to watch.😖😆
  • @LouiseGeier90
    The problem we have is because Most people always taught that " you only need a good job to become rich. These billionaires are operating on a whole other playbook that many don't even know exists.
  • @dizzybeyor
    These senators are painful to listen to. I literally NEVER side with a CEO of a large company....like, ever. But these senators are an absolute embarrassment. How many different ways does the man have to say he isn't Chinese and his company isn't based in China?