TikTok refugees are turning to the Chinese social media app RedNote (Xiaohongshu) amid ByteDance’s impending divestment deadline in the U.S., prompting concerns about data privacy and censorship. New users are already encountering restrictions on sensitive topics such as Taiwan and Tiananmen Square, sparking debates on free speech and government oversight. As the app gains popularity in the U.S., challenges with Chinese government control and data access may pose significant risks for users, despite ongoing legal battles and political support for TikTok.
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