Australia should follow US lead on TikTok, say defence tech experts

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Michael Sobolik, American Foreign Policy Council senior fellow, said TikTok allowed unique access to people’s phones that was being used for nefarious purposes. “The Chinese Communist Party has exploited this access to boost content favourable to Beijing and censor speech that doesn’t conform to China’s narrative. But this problem isn’t unique to America,” Mr Sobolik said. “Every government with TikTok users faces the threat of Beijing’s malign influence. The CCP can leverage TikTok to shape and mobilise public opinion in ways that weaken democratic institutions and divide citizens. Every country should be working overtime to cut off the CCP’s control...