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The political maneuvering surrounding TikTok has become increasingly complex, with even President Biden’s administration considering executive actions to suspend divestiture laws. Meanwhile, TikTok has made its own waves by sponsoring an inauguration event for President-elect Trump, further complicating its relationship with U.S. policymakers.
A New Platform on the Rise: Red Note
In an unexpected twist, there has been a surge of TikTok users shifting their attention to Red Note—an emerging social media platform in China, also known as Xia Hong. This dramatic user movement has caught the Chinese government off guard, raising concerns among regulators about the uncontrolled flow of politically sensitive content.