A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers introduced legislation on Tuesday that would give China’s ByteDance about six months to spin off popular short-video app TikTok or face a U.S. ban, trying to address national security concerns over its Chinese ownership.
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A large-scale food poisoning incident occurred at the Singapore office of TikTok parent company ByteDance on Tuesday, infecting 60 people, according to the local government.
In a joint statement to CNBC, the Singapore Food Agency and the Ministry of Health said they were investigating suspected cases of gastroenteritis at the Chinese tech giant’s offices.
“As of July 30, 2024, 60 people have been reported to have gastroenteritis symptoms, 57 of whom have sought medical treatment in the hospital,” the statement said.
according to a Report According to local newspaper The Straits Times, the Singapore Civil Defense Force dispatched personnel, ambulances, fire trucks and large-scale decontamination trucks to the office after receiving a call for medical assistance.
“We are investigating the matter and are cooperating with the relevant authorities,” a ByteDance spokesperson told CNBC in an emailed statement. He added that the company had “immediately taken steps to support all affected employees, including contacting emergency services.” Departments work together to provide care.”
According to the Straits Times, affected people suffered from abdominal pain and vomiting, and Singapore Civil Defense Force paramedics treated multiple people at an office building in Singapore’s business district.
Byte bounce Reportedly confirmed It is understood that employees at the One Raffles Quay office fell ill after visiting the building’s “canteen”. The cafeteria’s buffet area “has been closed pending the completion of the investigation,” CNA reported.
according to TikTok’s websiteSingapore is one of its headquarters, and Bitbeat CEO Zhou Shouzi is a third-generation Singaporean citizen.
Short-video sharing platform TikTok has come under scrutiny in the United States in recent years due to concerns about its ownership and ties to China.
American government A bill passed in April Aiming to force the app’s Chinese owners to sell the app or face a ban. TikTok is currently suing the U.S. government to stop enforcement of the bill, arguing that it violates the law.
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