TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — The Chinese social media platform TikTok has been classified as a national security threat in Taiwan, said Minister of Digital Affairs Audrey Tang ().
During a legislative hearing, Tang said that foreign, hostile actors have substantial control, not necessarily directly but indirectly, over the platform. Therefore, she labeled it a “dangerous product” in Taiwan, citing national information security concerns, per CNA.
TikTok is currently prohibited from use by Taiwanese government agencies. Tang said the Cabinet will consider extending the ban to school campuses, non-governmental agencies, and other spaces and sectors.
The statement comes as TikTok is facing a ban in the United States, the latest in a series of moves in response to security concerns related to China. On March 13, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill that could ban the app if its Chinese…
