Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Is the most popular app in the world working for the Chinese government? Episode 2: Under Donald Trump’s mandate, Chinese tech-giant Huawei is accused of spying. This marks a turning point in Sino-American relations and TikTok is drawn into an economic confrontation between the two countries.

TikTok: Under the Influence (2/2) | ARTE.tv Documentary
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