Study Reveals TikTok Shows Less Anti-China Content Compared to Rivals

A study by the Network Contagion Research Institute found that TikTok displays fewer videos critical of China’s human rights abuses compared to Instagram and YouTube. Searches for terms like "Tiananmen," "Tibet," and "Uighur" on TikTok return more pro-China or neutral content, while rivals show more critical perspectives. The findings suggest US TikTok users may receive an incomplete view of China's history. TikTok dismissed the study as flawed, arguing it doesn't reflect real user experiences. This research adds to ongoing concerns about TikTok’s potential influence on public opinion in the US.