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TikTok CEO testifies before Congress

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TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew is testifying today before the House Energy and Commerce Committee. Mr. Chew plans to address “myths” about the video-sharing app, which some have accused of being a tool for the Chinese government to spy on Americans.

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