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· Ryan General
TikTok highlights 17 creators for AANHPI Heritage Month
TikTok has released its 2024 AANHPI Visionary Voices list to celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Key points:
· Michelle De Pacina
SoCal Asians admitting ‘superiority complex’ sparks debate on TikTok
A clip of a discussion about whether Asian Americans from Southern California exhibit a superiority complex has sparked a debate among TikTok users. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
TikToker dragged for filming himself swimming at museum in Tokyo
A TikTok user is facing backlash more than two months after posting a video of himself swimming at TeamLab, a museum in Tokyo known for its artistic lighting displays. Key points:
· Ryan General
Watch: TikTok CEO vows to fight US ban
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew is fighting back against a new law that could force the sale of TikTok or see the app banned in the U.S. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
‘Asoka makeup’: The TikTok Trend inspired by a 2001 Bollywood soundtrack
A new TikTok craze has beauty enthusiasts and content creators transforming into stunning Indian brides with Bollywood flair. Key points:
· Carl Samson
A Chinese company selling glycine is all the rage on TikTok
Glycine, a seemingly mundane food additive, has taken TikTok by storm thanks to a chemical manufacturer in northern China. Key points:
· Michelle De Pacina
Why TikTok users are mastering the phonetics of a Mandarin-language song
A viral Chinese song challenge has taken TikTok by storm, with users worldwide mastering the phonetics of a Mandarin song and delivering dramatic performances. Key points:
· Carl Samson
Trump treasury secretary forming investor group to buy TikTok
Former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin is building an investor group to acquire TikTok, responding to ongoing legislative actions that could ban the app unless it divests from its Chinese parent company, ByteDance. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
Watch: TikToker fumes over tiny serving of Trader Joe’s instant ramen
A TikToker has gone viral for calling out Trader Joe’s over an instant ramen cup that contained a relatively small serving of noodles. The video: TikTok user @aiyannace, who has nearly 100,000 followers on the platform, vented about her Trader Joe’s Spicy Miso Instant Ramen Soup…
· Ryan General
Rep. Ayanna Pressley warns TikTok ban may fuel anti-Asian sentiment
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (D, MA-7) has raised concerns that a potential nationwide TikTok ban could heighten “anti-Asian and Chinese sentiment.” Key points:
· Ryan General
Trump reverses position on nationwide TikTok ban
Despite previously advocating for restrictions on TikTok, former President Donald Trump has reversed his position on bipartisan legislation threatening ByteDance’s ownership of the app. Congress’ drive to ban TikTok: Bipartisan legislation spearheaded by Reps. Mike Gallagher (R,…
· Bryan Ke
Watch: South Koreans are going hard on ‘cash stuffing’ TikTok trend
South Koreans are now putting their own spin to “cash stuffing,” a viral TikTok trend in which people are encouraged to save money by hiding them in binders, envelopes or folders. Going viral: “Cash stuffing,” which went viral in the United States last year, is now being…
· Carl Samson
This mango-shaped ice cream is selling out in Asian markets after going viral on TikTok
A now-elusive, mango-flavored ice cream that mimics the fruit’s look and comes in sturdy packaging has become the latest craze on TikTok, with users documenting their quests to find and finally taste it. About the ice cream: Hailing from China, the frozen treat, known as…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘lol hey guys’: Joe Biden’s 2024 presidential campaign joins TikTok
President Joe Biden’s 2024 presidential campaign has joined TikTok, going against earlier statements indicating their reluctance to join the platform due to security concerns. First post: The inaugural video, posted on Sunday during the Super Bowl, features Biden engaging in a…
· Ryan General
Chinese migrants cross US border with help of Chinese TikTok
Chinese migrants are purportedly using social media and exploiting a gap in the US-Mexico border fence to enter the U.S. illegally, a “60 Minutes” report has found. Social media help: A “60 Minutes” report this week highlighted how Chinese migrants, including middle-class…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘Senator, I’m Singaporean’: TikTok CEO responds to repeated questioning about CCP involvement
During a congressional hearing on online safety for children, Senator Tom Cotton repeatedly questioned TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew about his affiliation with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Cotton grills Chew: On Wednesday, Chew, despite being Singaporean, faced inquiries about…
· Carl Samson
Many South Koreans are now eating toothpicks for TikTok
South Korea has warned the public against the consumption of deep-fried toothpicks, a trend that has gained popularity on local social media. What’s going on: South Korean netizens are cooking and eating toothpicks made from corn or potato starch. When deep-fried, they tend to…
· Bryan Ke
Watch: TikToker plays BTS, Ive and anime songs with traditional Korean instrument
Meet Yageum Yageum, a Korean content creator bridging the gap between traditional and modern music. About the artist: Yageum Yageum, whose real name is Oh Hyun-ji, is a musician who has a following of over 313,000 on YouTube and 697,000 on TikTok. She plays the gayageum, a…
· Carl Samson
TikToker Lynn Yamada Davis, of ‘Cooking with Lynja’ fame, dies at 67
Lynn Yamada Davis, known for her “Cooking with Lynja” videos on TikTok, has passed away at 67. What happened: Davis died surrounded by loved ones at Riverview Medical Center in New Jersey on New Year’s Day, her son Tim said in a tribute video posted Friday. She had battled…
· Ryan General
Solo traveler cries after experience with unfriendly French locals in viral TikTok video
A travel influencer from the U.S. broke down in tears after reportedly feeling isolated during her solo trip to France, citing cultural and language barriers. Blogger’s emotional account: Angela, who has over 15,000 followers on her TikTok account RealPHDFoodie, embarked on a…