China Accuses U.S. of Bullying, Moves to Create Security Blacklist

The Trump administration plans to ban Chinese-owned apps TikTok and WeChat from US app stores due to national security concerns, escalating tensions with Beijing. In response, China urges the US to stop its actions and threatens countermeasures. Beijing is creating a blacklist of foreign companies that threaten its security. The US has also restricted Chinese companies like Huawei from buying US products. TikTok may still secure a US partnership, but WeChat will become unusable for US consumers.

What is the primary reason given by the Trump administration for banning TikTok and WeChat?

• To promote US-made apps

• To reduce internet traffic

• Due to national security concerns

• To improve app store performance

How did China respond to the US's decision to ban TikTok and WeChat?

• By increasing tariffs on US goods

• By urging the US to stop its actions and creating a blacklist

• By ignoring the US decision

• By banning US apps in China

What action did Beijing take in response to the US ban?

• Filed a lawsuit against the US

• Closed its app stores to US apps

• Banned all US imports

• Created a blacklist of foreign companies

Which other Chinese company has been restricted by the Trump administration?

• Alibaba

• Tencent

• Huawei

• Xiaomi

What is the potential solution for TikTok to avoid the US ban?

• Moving its headquarters to the US

• Merging with WeChat

• Changing its name

• Partnering with a US company