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Technology is a driving force of the United States’ rivalry with China and the competition is heightening. President Joe Biden’s decision to revoke bans by his predecessor, Donald Trump, on the popular Chinese apps TikTok and WeChat therefore comes as a surprise. Both had been considered national security risks and although suspicions have not gone away, the reprieve shows realisation of their benefits. Both are, after all, about communication and sharing and the door should never be shut on ways to improve global discussion and cooperation. The order does not mean TikTok, an app for sharing short videos that is...
