Understanding TikTok: From viral teen videos to Chinese political censorship

Understanding TikTok: From viral teen videos ...

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Canada and the politics of Gaza flotillas

Prime Minister Mark Carney has condemned what he described as the “abominable treatment” of flotilla activists detained by Israeli authorities. His statement came after the release of a video showing activists from around the world blindfolded, restrained, and forced face-down on ...  Afficher plus

Israel’s open nuclear secret

Earlier this month, 30 Democratic lawmakers sent a letter to the Trump administration with a remarkable request: to publicly acknowledge that Israel has nuclear weapons. Israel is widely believed to be the only nuclear-armed state in the Middle East. But unlike other nuclear powe ...  Afficher plus

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The secret life of Chinese social media apps
What in the World

Canada has banned the all-in-one Chinese social media app, WeChat, on government devices. Even though TikTok has received loads of attention for potential security risks, many security experts think that WeChat is riskier. James Clayton, our North America Tech Reporter, explains. ...  Afficher plus

How TikTok Became a Matter of National Security
The Daily

TikTok, the app known for short videos of lip syncing, dancing and bread baking, is one of the most popular platforms in the country, used by one out of every three Americans.

In recent weeks, the Biden administration has threatened to ban it over concerns that it poses ...

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The legacy of China’s one-child policy
The Story

China has recently changed its two-child policy and is now allowing families to have up to three children legally. It's a move aimed to combat the country's plunging birth rate, but what does this major shift in policy mean for China?


This episode describes the loss ...

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One Thing: Zero Patience for Zero-Covid in China
CNN 5 Things

China has signaled it may adjust some aspects of its strict zero-Covid policy following a massive show of defiance in cities across the country, with some openly calling for the removal of Chinese leader Xi Jinping. We examine the financial and psychological ramifications of the ...  Afficher plus