CEO says TikTok at pivotal moment as some U.S. lawmakers seek ban

Chew reaches out to 150m U.S. users in video as he prepares to meet Congress

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TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew will testify Thursday before the House Energy and Commerce Committee in the U.S.  © Reuters

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew said the Chinese-owned short video app company faces a pivotal moment as a growing number of U.S. lawmakers seek to ban the popular app over national security concerns.

Chew said in a video posted on TikTok early Tuesday the app now has more than 150 million active monthly U.S. users.

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