China's state-run Global Times cited President Joe Biden's campaign use of TikTok as evidence that the U.S. government has been lying about the dangers of the Chinese-run spyware app, accusing Biden of hypocrisy and double standards in using a platform deemed a national security threat. The Global Times highlighted the increasing influence of TikTok on American youth and criticized American politicians for compromising principles for votes.
Key Points
Biden's campaign use of TikTok criticized for promoting a platform deemed a national security threat
Global Times accuses American politicians of hypocrisy and double standards in their approach to TikTok
Concerns raised about TikTok's ties to Chinese government surveillance and influence
Criticism of Biden's choice to use TikTok for political purposes
Pros
Highlighting potential hypocrisy and double standards in U.S. politics
Raising awareness about the dangers of using Chinese-owned social media platforms
Cons
Promoting a biased viewpoint aligned with the Chinese Communist Party
Potentially overlooking the benefits of social media engagement for political campaigns