Triple Attributes of Social Media:Reason of TikTok Ban in the United States and Its Global Impact
In the 21st century,social media stands as one of the most widely utilized new media platforms,greatly empowering individual expression and communication efficiency.However,short video social media applications,epitomized by TikTok,are facing complete bans in the United States.To delve into U.S.media regulation and its implications in the digital age,this paper initially outlines the core characteristics of social media,which embody the triple attributes of media,digital platform,and technology enterprise.Subsequently,it analyzes the rationale behind the TikTok ban in the United States,focusing on its impact on domestic public opinion,access to digital resources,and the overarching power dynamics between China and the United States.Finally,the paper elucidates the global repercussions of the U.S.-regulated TikTok,considering its dominant position in the international order.This includes the dissemination of U.S.TikTok ban measures among U.S.allies,the heightened security risks associated with digital media,and the adverse effects on the global digital economy's development.By examining the reasons for the U.S.crackdown on TikTok and its global ramifications,this study contributes to understanding the interplay between the evolution of digital media and the international political and economic order in the era of digital geopolitics.Moreover,it aids in objectively assessing the influence wielded by social media platforms.
social mediadigital platformScience and technology enterprisesTikTokSino-U.S.competition
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