TikTok deal puts Japan between a rock and a hard place

Exactly how China and US companies manage data remains murky as ever

Avatar
20201029 TikTok screen.jpg

How Japan ensures adequate data protection? (Photo by Takaki Kashiwabara)

Aynne Kokas teaches media studies at the University of Virginia and is the author of "Hollywood Made in China."

Whoever wins Tuesday's U.S. presidential election, one of the biggest issues facing lawmakers around the world will be how to deal with Chinese-owned social media sensation, TikTok.

Sponsored Content

About Sponsored ContentThis content was commissioned by Nikkei's Global Business Bureau.