TikTok Domination 24 May 2023 Vietnam pressures TikTok to censor more content or face a ban In the U.S., TikTok is under scrutiny for perceived censorship. In Vietnam, the government wants the company to meddle more. By Lam Le
TikTok Domination 25 April 2023 With its U.S. future in doubt, TikTok Shop is thriving in Indonesia TikTok Shop has caught fire in the app's second-biggest market. “This is truly the year of TikTok,” says one seller. By Aisyah Llewellyn
TikTok Domination 3 April 2023 Global TikTok creators depend on U.S. viewers. A TikTok ban would be devastating Without Americans on the app, advertising dollars are at risk. By Andrew Deck
TikTok Domination 29 March 2023 Meet the U.S. Senator leading the effort against TikTok With the RESTRICT Act, Sen. Warner wants to reset the way the U.S. treats China’s tech industry. By Russell Brandom
TikTok Domination 7 March 2023 TikTok’s viral monks are clashing with Buddhist authorities Superstar monks have built massive followings — but dancing, singing, and fame-seeking are all violations of the monastic code. By Fiona Kelliher and Cindy Liu
TikTok Domination 27 February 2023 People on TikTok are paying elderly women to sit in stagnant mud for hours and cry The trend ran rampant in Indonesia until the government stepped in. By Aisyah Llewellyn
TikTok Domination 13 February 2023 Alibaba hacks go viral on Latin American TikTok Influencers give tips on Chinese e-commerce and then sell their services to bargain hunters. By Daniela Dib
TikTok Domination 7 February 2023 A viral TikTok drug challenge has police on high alert. But it’s not real There is no evidence that Mexico’s “clonazepam challenge” trend ever existed. By Daniela Dib
TikTok Domination 6 February 2023 What the U.S. can learn from India’s TikTok ban A permanent split with Chinese apps was less disruptive than many expected. By Russell Brandom and Nilesh Christopher
TikTok Domination 5 January 2023 Smash hits: How viral memes conquered piñata design Forget tradition. Social media trends are now driving piñata sales in Mexico. By Daniela Dib
TikTok Domination 17 November 2022 Inside a boot camp for Chinese TikTok sellers bringing live e-commerce to the U.S. Inspired by Douyin's success, these Chinese sellers think livestreaming is the future of shopping. By Yvaine Ye, Viola Zhou and Meaghan Tobin
TikTok Domination 26 October 2022 Singapore’s politicians are strangely popular on TikTok Welcome to the land where media laws and youthful optimism have made TikTok a bubble of positivity. By Nicole Lim