“Partial — forced sale or restrictions”
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TikTok, a Chinese-owned social media platform with over 170 million American users, has faced repeated threats of a permanent ban due to national security concerns about data collection and alleged foreign influence. The U.S. government has pressured the company to sell its American operations to a non-Chinese entity or face prohibition, creating ongoing legal and political uncertainty. The debate hinges on balancing free speech and business interests against government security objectives.