The Wall Street Journal revealed that “TikTok” plans to launch an e-commerce platform in early August to sell Chinese-made goods in the United States.
According to the newspaper's report, “TikTok” seeks to replicate the success of Chinese shopping platforms "Shein" and "Timo", and that it is responsible for storing and shipping products on behalf of manufacturers and merchants in China.
The move comes at a time when the company is facing stiff scrutiny from U.S. officials over data security concerns. The company is making strenuous efforts to avoid bans in the United States, especially after lawmakers put forward a bill that would give the administration of US President Joe Biden the power to ban apps that pose security risks.
Source (Al-Khaleej Emirati Newspaper, Edited)
