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Trust is crumbling like a poorly timed TikTok trend—and the stakes couldn’t be higher. As geopolitical tensions escalate, platforms like TikTok are caught in the crossfire, exposing deeper cracks in international cooperation.
Why TikTok Matters
In an exclusive interview, Asia-Europe relations expert Cui Hongjian warns that the TikTok saga isn’t just about data privacy—it’s a symptom of a fractured global system. \"When major players abandon the rule of law, everyone loses,\" he says. The app’s fate could set a precedent for how nations navigate tech, trade, and trust.
A Call for New Rules
Cui argues that rebuilding consensus requires transparency and shared goals. \"We’re stuck in a zero-sum game,\" he notes, comparing today’s tensions to a \"high-stakes game of Among Us\" where suspicion overshadows collaboration.
Could youth-led digital diplomacy bridge the gap? Analysts suggest Gen Z’s knack for cross-border trends might just hold the key.
Trust is crumbling like a poorly timed TikTok trend—and the stakes couldn’t be higher. As geopolitical tensions escalate, platforms like TikTok are caught in the crossfire, exposing deeper cracks in international cooperation. 
