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‘I’m Singaporean’: TikTok CEO asked repeatedly about ties to China during US senate hearing
Australian Community Media
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2/1/2024
US senator Tom Cotton repeatedly questioned TikTok's Singaporean CEO Shou Zi Chew about his ties to China during a hearing over alleged online harms to children.
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00:00
So, you said today, as you often say, that you live in Singapore.
00:04
Of what nation are you a citizen?
00:06
Singapore.
00:07
Are you a citizen of any other nation?
00:10
No, Senator.
00:11
Have you ever applied for Chinese citizenship?
00:13
Senator, I served my nation in Singapore.
00:15
No, I did not.
00:17
Do you have a Singaporean passport?
00:18
Yes, and I served my military for two and a half years in Singapore.
00:22
Do you have any other passports from any other nations?
00:24
No, Senator.
00:25
Your wife is an American citizen, your children are American citizens.
00:28
That's correct.
00:29
Have you ever applied for American citizenship?
00:31
No, not yet.
00:36
Have you ever been a member of the Chinese Communist Party?
00:38
Senator, I'm Singaporean.
00:39
No.
00:40
Have you ever been associated or affiliated with the Chinese Communist Party?
00:43
No, Senator.
00:44
Again, I'm Singaporean.
00:45
Let me ask you some, hopefully simple questions.
00:47
You're a citizen of any other nation?
00:48
Yes, Senator.
00:49
Have you ever applied for Chinese citizenship?
00:50
No, Senator.
00:51
Have you ever been associated or affiliated with the Chinese Communist Party?
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