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Which country has banned TikTok in January 2025?
US(52.44%)
India(31.89%)
China(9.3%)
Russia(3.54%)
UK(2.83%)
Votes: 1129
India: 1129 Closed on: 29-Jan-2025

Which Country Banned TikTok in January 2025? Poll Results and Insights


A recent poll conducted in India aimed to gauge public awareness regarding the country that banned TikTok in January 2025. The results indicate a significant gap in knowledge, with many respondents unaware of the developments surrounding the TikTok ban.

Poll Results:

  • 52.44%: United States
  • 31.89%: India
  • 9.3%: China
  • 3.54%: Russia
  • 2.83%: United Kingdom

Analysis:

The majority of respondents (52.44%) correctly identified the United States as the country that banned TikTok in January 2025. This decision was based on national security concerns over data privacy and potential influence by the Chinese government. The U.S. Supreme Court upheld a law requiring TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, to divest its U.S. operations or face a ban. Despite this, President Donald Trump extended the deadline twice, allowing more time for a potential sale.

A significant portion of respondents (31.89%) mistakenly believed that India banned TikTok in January 2025. However, India had already imposed a nationwide ban on TikTok in June 2020 due to national security concerns and data privacy issues. This earlier ban remains in effect, and there have been no new developments regarding TikTok's status in India as of January 2025.

The remaining respondents attributed the ban to China (9.3%), Russia (3.54%), and the United Kingdom (2.83%). While these countries have had restrictions or bans on TikTok in the past, none of them implemented a new ban in January 2025.

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