In the long run, Beijing has denied claims that TikTok presents any security risks to users in other countries.
The media has frequently implied that attempts to stifle the platform's expansion are politically driven and that Western viewers will just switch to other applications they believe to offer better features than Facebook and X, two domestic social media platforms in the United States.
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TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew
This may be demonstrated this week by "TikTok refugees" switching to RedNote, a Chinese software that has become extremely popular.
The media is hopeful that Trump would save the platform since, according to certain Chinese sites, he has "repeatedly shown support to TikTok" after trying to outlaw it under his previous presidency.
According to outlets, the CEO of TikTok is anticipated to be present for his inauguration.
If TikTok is outlawed, there is a perception that the US will be betraying its ideals of democracy and freedom.