SINGAPORE (AP) — After a U.S. senator grilled Singaporean TikTok CEO about his nationality and affiliation with the Chinese Communist Party, Singaporeans are complaining about ignorant — or even racist — views of their country.
During the hearing, Chew was repeatedly questioned about his nationality and possible affiliations to the Chinese Communist Party by Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark.
Chinese companies are required to set up Communist Party cells.
“No Senator, again, I’m Singaporean,” Chew responded, visibly perplexed.
Prior to joining TikTok, Chew worked for five years at Xiaomi, a Chinese smartphone company.
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