TikTok, RedNote and the Crushed Promise of the Chinese Internet

China’s internet companies and their hard-working, resourceful professionals make world-class products, in spite of censorship and malign neglect by Beijing.

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What is No One Misses TikTok?

TikTok’s cultural footprint in America is huge. Why is its potential disappearance being met with a shrug?

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‘Red Note,’ a Chinese app, is dominating downloads, thanks to TikTok users.

The law that took aim at TikTok over national security concerns has prompted Americans looking for alternatives to download Xiaohongshu, a social media app that is popular in China.

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Who Is Behind RedNote, the Chinese App Attracting TikTok Users Worried About the Ban?

Until this week, the app was little known outside of China.

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On TikTok, Users Thumb Their Noses at Looming Ban

Ahead of a Supreme Court ruling, they are mocking U.S. national security concerns about the Chinese-owned app.

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