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Canada: TikTok Won't be Blocked but Canadian Operations to Close

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  • #China
  • #Freedom of speech & expression
  • #Software
  • #Media
Canada: TikTok Won't be Blocked but Canadian Operations to Close
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NOV 2024
Above: Illustration TikTok, Suqian, Jiangsu Province, China created on Nov. 7, 2024. Image copyright: CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty Images
story last updated NOV 2024

The Spin

Pro-establishment narrative

TikTok's connections to Beijing raise significant concerns — especially regarding national security and the safety of our children and teens. After a thorough national security review, Canada made the appropriate decision to shut down the offices of the Chinese social media platform. However, it stopped short of banning the app itself. Instead, Canada is focusing on promoting awareness about cybersecurity and urging its citizens to protect their personal information.

News Nation

Establishment-critical narrative

Canada has the legal authority to investigate any foreign investment that may pose a risk to national security. However, legal experts have expressed concerns about the lack of transparency in the review process that led to the decision to close TikTok's offices. It would be beneficial for the public interest if the federal authorities could provide clear evidence to support their findings. TikTok is a vital information-sharing platform and such decisions can't be taken lightly.

CTVNewsDaily Bruin

Pro-China narrative

Allegations regarding security concerns are simply a pretext for the forced sale of a valuable PRC asset. The West's desire to maintain its dominance in the digital realm highlights its unease over China's increasing technological capabilities. By politicizing a social media app, the US and its allies reveal their true intentions — exposing themselves as willing to commit blatant theft to safeguard their own interests.

Chinadaily

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