Chinese TikTok removes comments calling for Free Palestine

TikTok users have begun noticing that the platform is deleting comments containing the text "Free Palestine" and even the misspelled version "Free Plasteline", flagging them as hostile remarks.

Reports of deletions have spread rapidly among users, sparking a wave of criticism towards the company. Users are accusing the platform of censorship and suppressing political speech.

Link to Trump's decision

The situation has drawn attention against the backdrop of a recent statement by new US President Donald Trump, who postponed the implementation of a ban on TikTok. This has sparked discussions about the influence of political processes on the platform's operations and its internal moderation.