TikTok CEO denies links with Communist Party of China, says 'I'm Singaporean!' | US Senate hearing

Chinese short video company TikTok’s CEO Chew Shou Zi on Wednesday, January 31, appeared alongside the chief executives of technology companies Discord, Facebook parent Meta, Snap and X (formerly Twitter) to testify before American lawmakers over concerns about the harmful effects of social media on children. This was Chew’s second appearance before US lawmakers in less than a year. In March 2023, Chew was questioned about TikTok’s ties to China and its safety precautions for children. Chew faced similar questions at January 31st hearing.

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[outpost]

Senator: Have you ever been to a Chinese restaurant?
CEO: Yes
Senator: Ah I knew it! You are affiliated with the Chinese communist party.

[XpPillow]

This senator doesn’t even want to hear the answers. He’s literally just giving a speech. Look how many times this CEO was spoken over. 😅

[RochaPartneristDeadFireHD]

this is basicaly: "We're going to annoy you with questions until you admit you're Chinese."

[AhmedNishd]

Would anyone sue knife manufacturer companies just because some one used the knife for murder

[chujon]

The title should be " Senator embarrasses himself by repeatedly showing his ignorance and arrogance."

[MSMS]

I have deep respect for this Singaporean CEO, because he has steadfastly maintained his composure under intense pressure from the moronic senator.

[mengl]

They won’t let this man finish his sentence

[felipepacheco]

Whats even the point of interogating someone if you wont let him talk?

[davidgarcia]

As a European I am often surprised how stupid the American government can be when they are trying blame anyone besides themselves. Anyone who thinks that this is proper is delusional and should learn to not act like a child.

[CK-mppq]

The CEO TikTok should ask the senator how he became a senator. He should ask: " Are you a racist? Are you a Nazi? Did you apply to be a Nazi? Why are you not a Nazi? Do you have links with the Nazis? How come you are not a Nazi? " America's senator displaying such low and hilarious standards of bias attitude. Is this how America's senate select such senators?

[luisserrano]

I'm more concerned of the parents who's giving smart phone devices to their children and not properly guiding and supervising them, and now they are blaming the apps. Can't they see themselves that they too are at fault here, this one is pretty disgusting!

[Khrayzswld]

How do you ask a question and not allowing it to be answered? That’s crazy.

[Pfizer]

This is so racist! How is this even allowed? Questions are based on personal beliefs. Chew should've said "are you asking me because my face is asian?"

[yangchuyou]

Its like
“Are you American?”
“No, I’m british”
“So you are American”

[azisehemos]

Some Americans gets so jealous when something good is not own by them, they want to own it or destroy it

[dqtjlff]

Blame tiktok instead of gun policy...wow

[theglamourghoul]

For goodness sakes, let the man answer!! This was so frustrating to watch.😖😆

[qkr]

Senator thinks that Asians are just different parts of Chinese.

[UGOkilleth]

Senator : do you like fried rice?
CEO : I'm not going to answer that
Senator : So you are a communist!

[LouiseGeier]

The problem we have is because Most people always taught that " you only need a good job to become rich. These billionaires are operating on a whole other playbook that many don't even know exists.