TikTok, RedNote and Censorship

TikTok makes app unavailable for U.S. users ahead of ban
TikTok was not available for many of its 170 million users in the U.S. hours before a ban on the popular social media platform was supposed to officially go into effect.
RedNote Censorship Concerns Emerge As TikTok Users Flock to Chinese App
As self-described " TikTok refugees" pour onto the Chinese social media app RedNote, also known as Xiaohongshu, some foreign netizens are already running up against the country's extensive censorship apparatus. Newsweek reached out to Xiaohongshu with a request for comment via a general contact email address.
As US TikTok users move to RedNote, some are encountering Chinese-style censorship for the first time
Chinese social media platform Xiaohongshu, also known as RedNote, has been hiring for a surprising position in recent days: English-language content moderators.
‘TikTok refugees’ flock to another (heavily censored) Chinese app
The social media app Xiaohongshu, literally “Little Red Book” but often called RedNote, has seen a sudden influx in American users as a TikTok ban looms.
TikTok refugees are pouring to Xiaohongshu. Here’s what you need to know about the RedNote app
As the fate of TikTok hangs in the balance, U.S. TikTok users are flocking to Xiaohongshu — making it the top downloaded app in the U.S.
As "TikTok refugees" flock to RedNote, a U.S. official says the Chinese app could be banned, too
With the U.S. ban on TikTok looming, many Americans are opting for another Chinese app known as RedNote. It could be short-lived.
Is RedNote Safe? Here’s What Millions Of TikTok Users Need To Know
As TikTok users flock to RedNote, there are several considerations, including the privacy of your data. Here’s what you need to know.
Chinese, U.S. Users of RedNote Find Rare Space for Candid Exchanges
From economic pessimism to cynicism about Marxism and fears over the potential for war, Chinese and American users of RedNote took part this week in rare candid exchanges that tested the limits of censorship on the Chinese social media platform.
Chinese TikTok alternative RedNote could pose greater security risks, experts say
As uncertainty hovers around the TikTok ban that could go into effect in the U.S. on Sunday, users are flocking to a Chinese app called RedNote.
Americans are learning mandarin and fleeing to RedNote and Lemon8 ahead of controversial TikTok ban
As the deadline for a potential TikTok ban in the United States draws closer, American app users are exploring alternative platforms to keep the giggles going. Many are turning to lesser-known Chinese-owned social media apps like RedNote (also known as Xiaohongshu) and Lemon8,
TikTok Users Warn That RedNote Could Be Banned in the United States Next
After TikTok users flocked to RedNote in fear of the TikTok ban, many are worried that RedNote will be banned in the U.S. next.
Washington’s TikTok Ban Hypocrisy: Internet Censorship Is Good, Now
With the Supreme Court approving the TikTok ban, the U.S. is embracing the type of internet authoritarianism it long opposed.
TikTok says it will be 'forced to go dark' unless it gets 'definitive' statement from White House
Social media platform TikTok said it will be "forced to go dark" on Sunday unless the White House gives a "definitive" ...
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A protest against America’s TikTok ban is mired in contradiction
ByteDance has until January 19th to sell TikTok to a non-Chinese owner, or see the app banned in America. As the chances of a ...
RedNote Gains Traffic Ahead Of TikTok Ban — But Sparks Consent And Control Concerns
Millions are turning to RedNote, a Chinese social media app, as its resemblance to TikTok appeals to users. But dig a little ...
What is Xiaohongshu, Chinese app topping US download charts after TikTok's exit?
The Chinese app Xiaohongshu has become the most downloaded in the U.S. as TikTok users migrate due to potential bans.
Opinion
How the United States Learned to Love Internet Censorship
America was once seen as the home of the free internet. That era is now over.
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Girthmasterr Is Back On TikTok, But The Battle Against Censorship Rages On
TikTok is on the chopping block in the US, and mainstream social media continues to suppress content that doesn’t support the ...
TikTok ban live: Trump will ‘most likely’ give 90-day reprieve to avoid app going ‘dark’ for 170 million users
The controversial Chinese-owned app TikTok has gone offline, about an hour and a half before a deadline that would see it ...