
Contested Chineseness: TikTok, Singapore and U.S.-China Competition
Chang-Yau Hoon|Ying-kit Chan
Global anxieties towards China have escalated, as evidenced in the U.S. government’s increased scrutiny and pressure on TikTok, including the “Chineseness” of its Singaporean CEO. However, Chinese identity has always been fluid and diverse, and is increasingly contested.