About this season
The most downloaded app in the world is raising serious geopolitical concerns. How did TikTok become a central player in the ongoing trade and political tensions between Beijing and Washington? As a key decision looms regarding its future in the United States, this documentary offers an in-depth look at the platform and sheds light on the growing global battle over data control.
Episodes (2)
1. Episode 1
7.0Aired 5 April 2025 • 45 min
With 1.7 billion users, TikTok is at the center of a global power struggle. This investigation explores its ties to Beijing, the worldwide data war, and how social media has become a new tool of influence and surveillance.
2. Episode 2
7.0Aired 5 April 2025 • 49 min
As a growing rival to U.S. platforms, TikTok faces accusations of censorship and mass data collection. Despite efforts to appear independent from the Chinese Communist Party, skepticism remains. In 2024, a U.S. law demands its sale or ban—but Trump’s re-election adds a twist of uncertainty.