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President Biden on Wednesday rescinded former President Trump's actions targeting Chinese-owned apps TikTok and WeChat.



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Biden Drops Trump's Ban On TikTok And WeChat — But Will Continue The Scrutiny

President Biden revoking Trump-era executive orders against TikTok and WeChat represents a reset, but national security experts say the scrutiny of the apps will continue.