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US-China tensions

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

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