US senator Tom Cotton repeatedly questioned TikTok's Singaporean CEO Shou Zi Chew about his ties to China during a hearing over alleged online harms to children.
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00:00 So, you said today, as you often say, that you live in Singapore.
00:04 Of what nation are you a citizen?
00:06 Singapore.
00:07 Are you a citizen of any other nation?
00:10 No, Senator.
00:11 Have you ever applied for Chinese citizenship?
00:13 Senator, I served my nation in Singapore.
00:15 No, I did not.
00:17 Do you have a Singaporean passport?
00:18 Yes, and I served my military for two and a half years in Singapore.
00:22 Do you have any other passports from any other nations?
00:24 No, Senator.
00:25 Your wife is an American citizen, your children are American citizens.
00:28 That's correct.
00:29 Have you ever applied for American citizenship?
00:31 No, not yet.
00:36 Have you ever been a member of the Chinese Communist Party?
00:38 Senator, I'm Singaporean.
00:39 No.
00:40 Have you ever been associated or affiliated with the Chinese Communist Party?
00:43 No, Senator.
00:44 Again, I'm Singaporean.
00:45 Let me ask you some, hopefully simple questions.
00:47 You're a citizen of any other nation?
00:48 Yes, Senator.
00:49 Have you ever applied for Chinese citizenship?
00:50 No, Senator.
00:51 Have you ever been associated or affiliated with the Chinese Communist Party?