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 the company is owned by Global Institutional Investors?

• 40%

• 60%

• 20%

• 80%

What is the ownership structure of By dance?

• 60% Global Investors, 20% Founder, 20% Employees

• 50% Global Investors, 30% Founder, 20% Employees

• 70% Global Investors, 10% Founder, 20% Employees

• 100% Owned by the Founder

Where is TikTok headquartered?

• New York

• Los Angeles and Singapore

• Beijing

• London

How many employees does TikTok have in the U.S.?

• 5000

• 7000

• 10000

• 3000

What actions has TikTok taken to address concerns about foreign access to U.S. data?

• Building a firewall

• Hiring more employees

• Reducing data collection

• Increasing transparency