Canada bans TikTok over unspecified national security concerns, raising transparency issues.

The Canadian government has suddenly decided to block TikTok from running in the country, citing unspecified national security risks. Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne has provided no specific details, sparking concerns about the lack of transparency. This decision could set a precedent for a "guilty until proven innocent" approach and may affect other Chinese companies operating in Canada. The Chinese embassy has stated that Beijing is monitoring the situation closely.

November 17, 2024
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