China Attempts Creating Stealth Propaganda Account On TikTok BW Businessworld


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The attempt was met with push back by the TikTok's executives while also promoting an internal discussion about other sensitive requests Photo Credit : 1587209242_EpBHrT_tiktok_1_.jpg 30 July, 2022 by BW Online Bureau Print this article Font size - 16 + A Chinese government entity responsible for public relations attempted to open a stealth account on TikTok targeting Western audiences with propaganda, according to internal messages seen by Bloomberg. The attempt, which met with push-back from TikTok executives, highlights the internal tensions within the fast-growing social media app, owned by Beijing-based ByteDance Incorporated, which has constantly attempted to distance itself from...