TikTok Domination 6 October 2023 TikTok users are chasing easy money by reposting viral videos from China The practice goes against TikTok's policies, but "gurus" and "mentors" are exploiting the trend with pricey training. By Caiwei Chen
TikTok Domination 4 October 2023 Millions of sellers stranded as TikTok Shop shutters in Indonesia By Joan Aurelia Rumengan
TikTok Domination 26 September 2023 Kenyan adult content creators fear a TikTok crackdown By Martin K.N Siele
TikTok Domination 7 September 2023 The politics of Africa’s TikTok bans TikTok was recently banned in Senegal and Somalia, and there have been efforts to do the same in Kenya, Uganda, and Egypt. By Damilare Dosunmu
TikTok Domination 7 August 2023 TikTokers are documenting — and monetizing — anti-government protests in Kenya At least 23 people have reportedly been killed as crowds oppose proposed tax increases. By Martin K.N Siele
TikTok Domination 25 July 2023 Fake Russian influencers are going viral on Chinese social media They are bolstered by growing pro-Russia, nationalist sentiment on the Chinese internet. By Caiwei Chen
TikTok Domination 23 June 2023 Sierra Leone’s first lady hopes going viral on TikTok will secure Saturday’s elections Amid economic turmoil, President Julius Maada Bio is seeking re-election in Sierra Leone. His wife, Fatima, is dancing to a crowd of over 200,000 on TikTok to drum up votes. By Damilare Dosunmu
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
