‘I’m a Singaporean’: TikTok CEO grilled by US lawmakers about Chinese connections

TikTok CEO Chew Shou Zi faced a barrage of questions on his citizenship and TikTok’s Chinese ownership during a US Congressional hearing.

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[inked]

Senator is saying he's stupid without saying he's stupid...

[AlexhsGBb]

"Do you drink water"
"Yes"
"Gotcha Chinese drink water"

[ashxx]

The difference between stupidity and genius is that genius has its limits.

[fernandoo.]

I was just waiting to see him asking "but you look Chinese, how come you're from Singapore?" 🤣😂🤣

[MeiqiChia]

Better don't apply for American citizenship

[menghuakin]

Singapore govt do not allow dual Citizenship.

[NoelleWayne]

Chew: Sir... I am from Singapore.
Senator: ok, but where in China is that?

[mulugetakejela]

Goddamn, how the man kept his cool and not once pointed out how stupid the senator is admirable 😂

[bathygao]

what a stupid congressman, nothing better to ask?

[evannewu]

He will only stop when u tell him the lie he wanna hear.

[kljawn]

A senator representing the state of Arrogance & Ignorance

[thesoundofmysoul]

Sorry..this is ignorance!!! Shocking..from a senator!

[jjlungdoc]

Senator Cotton
( R) from Arkansas. He is a Harvard graduate which proves stupidity and academic preparation can go together.

[samuelkim]

This guys asking Singaporean where he is from. It's like why do uou speak French when you are Canadian. I just can't believe this is happening in the US. It's a shame.

[..feb.]

Those Senators ought to first do some research before they make a fool of themselves! 😂

[Hs]

Both just Made Singapore even more Popular 😂

[offusion]

Senator looks very stupid in this case.

[augustnike]

Us senator?? This kind of standard?? World jokes !

[SteveMiho]

Fuk, the US has some ignorant Senators and politicians. Unbelievable

[jombamakene]

How did he graduate from Harvard!?
What a disgrace!