Is the clock ticking for TikTok in the US?

Published: April 24, 2024, 6:33 p.m.

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Today we look at a bill which would force TikTok\\u2019s owner to sell its US arm, or face being banned in the country.

It\\u2019s driven by fears that user data is shared with the Chinese government. TikTok has called the law "unconstitutional" and says it will "challenge it in court\\u201d.

Adam speaks to BBC technology editor Zoe Kleinman, and head of social media for German broadcaster DW, Johanna Rudiger.

Plus we hear from Chris, who has been with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak as he met with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. \\n \\nYou can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere\\n \\nNewscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. Today\'s Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Flynn with Sam McLaren and Gemma Roper and Natasha Mayo. The technical producer was Michael Regaard. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

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