TiKTok CEO grilled by US Congress addressing app threat

TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew in a crowded room.

TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew arrives to testify before the House Energy and Commerce Committee hearing on 23 March 2023. Source: AAP

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United States politicians have grilled TikTok's CEO over the app's Chinese ownership, potential security concerns and threats to children's mental health.

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