TikTok CEO: China Doesn't Own or Control ByteDance

The transcript discusses Bytedance's ownership structure, highlighting that it is a private company with a diverse ownership, including global investors, the founder, and employees. It clarifies that TikTok is not available in mainland China and has headquarters in Los Angeles and Singapore, with a significant number of employees in the US. The transcript also addresses concerns about foreign access to US data and outlines the steps taken to protect it, including building a firewall to prevent unauthorized access.

What percentage of ByteDance is owned by its founder?

• 10%

• 20%

• 30%

• 40%

Where is TikTok's headquarters located?

• Beijing and Shanghai

• New York and London

• San Francisco and Tokyo

• Los Angeles and Singapore

How many employees does TikTok have in the US?

• 6000

• 5000

• 7000

• 8000

What is one of the main concerns regarding TikTok's US ecosystem?

• Lack of content

• Unwanted foreign access to data

• High subscription fees

• Limited user base

What has TikTok been building to protect US user data?

• A firewall

• A new app interface

• A social media campaign

• A global marketing strategy