TikTok’s CEO dodged questions about Uyghur persecution
TikTok’s CEO was noticeably uncomfortable when lawmakers prodded him on his personal opinions about China and Chinese government policies. Chew repeatedly refused to answer lawmakers’ questions regarding the Chinese government’s persecution of its Uyghur Muslim minority.
So revealing.@RepDLesko asks: "Do you agree that the Chinese government has persecuted the Uyghur population?"@TikTok_us CEO: doesn't address the question. At all.
The @UN said it could be crimes against humanity, but he can't even admit Uyghurs are persecuted? Seriously? pic.twitter.com/VKa5nTODb4
— Peter Irwin (@PeterIrwin_) March 23, 2023
Responding to a question from Arizona Rep. Debbie Lesko, Chew said that it was “deeply concerning to hear about all accounts of human rights abuse,” but refused to address the Uyghur persecution specifically. Chew continued to dodge the question, opting instead to say TikTok users can freely express their views on the issue.
