While TikTok represents a small portion of ByteDance's revenues and daily active users, the company is inclined to opt for a shutdown in the US instead of a sale to an American buyer in a worst-case scenario.
Another US state is seeking an injunction against video-based platform TikTok – this time for lying about how easy it is for underaged users to access inappropriate content on the app.
The Malaysian Muslim Restaurant Owners’ Association (Presma) will proceed with suing a TikTok user for making defamatory claims about food preparation and cleanliness at mamak restaurants.