House to vote on TikTok ban legislation

A bill to ban TikTok nationwide moved forward on Thursday as a House committee approved it, highlighting concerns about the app’s ties to China.

The proposed legislation mandates TikTok’s separation from its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, within five months. Non-compliance would lead to its removal from major US app stores like Apple and Google.

Lawmakers aim to address fears of espionage risks linked to the app’s alleged connections to the Chinese government.

Meanwhile, ByteDance opposes the bill, arguing it's tantamount to a ban. If passed, the legislation could impact other Chinese-owned apps like WeChat.