The battle for TikTok is at the forefront of a deeper geopolitical trend
- Written by Shweta Singh, Assistant Professor, Information Systems and Management, Warwick Business School, University of Warwick

After years of mounting scrutiny over TikTok’s data practices, in 2024 the Chinese video platform was threatened with a forced sale in the US or a nationwide ban. With the deadline looming on June 19, US–China tech rivalry has entered a new and more aggressive phase. TikTok vowed to fight forced divestment,...