Coverage dated April 16, 2024 to April 17, 2024

China just proved why Congress wants to ban TikTok

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The Chinese Embassy reportedly lobbied against the bill, likely cementing Congress' opposition to it.

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Insider
China just proved why Congress wants to ban TikTok (opens Insider)
Published Apr 16, 2024
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The Chinese Embassy reportedly lobbied against the bill, likely cementing Congress' opposition to it.
New York Post
China lobbying members of Congress against TikTok divestment bill (opens New York Post)
Published Apr 16, 2024
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Chinese Embassy officials have met with congressional staffers over recent weeks in a bid aimed at stirring up opposition against legislation compelling the sale of TikTok, a source familiar confirmed to The Post.
The Washington Free Beacon
Chinese Embassy Lobbies Congress Against TikTok Bill: Report (opens The Washington Free Beacon)
Published Apr 16, 2024
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A Politico report released Wednesday revealed officials from the Chinese Embassy have met with congressional staffers to lobby against the recent bill that would force the Beijing-based ByteDance to sell TikTok to a non-Chinese company.
Breitbart News
Report: China Covertly Lobbying Congress on TikTok (opens Breitbart News)
Published Apr 16, 2024
Breitbart News's feed description
The Chinese Communist Party is secretly lobbying the U.S. Congress regarding TikTok, according to Capitol Hill staffers familiar with the situation.
Hot Air
Chinese Embassy Lobbies Congress to Save TikTok (opens Hot Air)
Published Apr 17, 2024
Fox News
Chinese Embassy defends TikTok against potential forced sale in meeting with congressional staffers: report (opens Fox News)
Published Apr 17, 2024
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Chinese diplomats reportedly held meetings with congressional staffers to argue against legislation that would force the sale of TikTok.
The Daily Caller
Chinese Embassy Reportedly Lobbied Directly Against TikTok Bill On Capitol Hill (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Apr 17, 2024
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Officials from the Chinese embassy reportedly held closed-door meetings with congressional staff to lobby against a bill that would force a sale or ban of TikTok.