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#488 - TikTok CEO’s Ties to China Questioned & Theatre Company’s New Name “Disrespectful”?
FromYah Lah BUT...
#488 - TikTok CEO’s Ties to China Questioned & Theatre Company’s New Name “Disrespectful”?
FromYah Lah BUT...
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Length:
59 minutes
Released:
Feb 2, 2024
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Podcast episode
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TikTok CEO Chew Shou Zi was grilled by US senators on his personal ties to China; one senator even asked pointedly about the status of his Singapore citizenship. Some decried the line of questioning as “racist”, but was it really? Elsewhere, the Singapore Repertory Theatre recently announced that it is changing its name to Singapore Theatre Company, to the consternation of some in the local theatre community. Was it just much ado about nothing, or is there more to this disquiet?Find us here!YLB Subreddit YLB TikTokYLB IGYLB YouTubeIntern with us!If you’re looking to do some kickass work, we’re looking for a super-intern to help us with project management and social media! If you’re keen, send us your CV at contact@ministroffunny.com and we’ll share more details!TikTok CEO’s Ties to China QuestionedCotton defends pressing TikTok CEO on ties to Chinese Communist PartyTikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew is Singaporean, not Chinese. Somebody please convince Senator Tom CottonAccusations, tears and rants: 5 takeaways from today’s tech CEO hearing | CNN BusinessVideo of Tom Cotton in Senate Judiciary Committee HearingKids aren’t safe on social media, lawmakers say. Tech CEOs are back in DC this week to pledge (again) that they’ll handle itTech CEOs told ‘you have blood on your hands’ at US Senate child safety hearing, International - THE BUSINESS TIMES[2017] Opinion | What Singapore is saying by expelling China hand Huang Jing[2020] How a Singaporean man went from NUS PhD student to working for Chinese intelligence in the US - CNATheatre Company’s New Name “Disrespectful”?‘No company can be Singapore Theatre Company’: SRT’s rebrand draws flak from theatre communitySingapore Repertory Theatre changes name to Singapore Theatre CompanyOne Shiok CommentComment by SnooDingos316Comments on TikTok video One Shiok ThingI'm A Virgo - Official TrailerJim Cornette on the Vince McMahon scandalMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairDesk from @castlerysgEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak
Released:
Feb 2, 2024
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