TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew sent a video to American users ahead of his expected testimony before Congress Thursday warning politicians 'could take TikTok away from all 150 million of you.'
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"Hi everyone, it's Shou here. The CEO of TikTok. I'm here in Washington, D.C., today, and I have some news and updates to share with everyone here," Chew, donning a casual white T-shirt, jeans and a navy blue zip-up sweatshirt, said in a friendly tone."Today, I'm super excited to announce that more than 150 million Americans are on TikTok." TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew will testify before Congress Thursday.
"Now this comes at a pivotal moment for us," Chew continues, sitting in a chair in front of a window overlooking the Capitol building."Some politicians have started talking about banning TikTok. Now this could take TikTok away from all 150 million of you."
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