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US TikTok Ban Could Threaten Fortnite, League of Legends due to Chinese Ownership (26 minutes read)

The US government is considering banning more Chinese-owned digital platforms after announcing a potential ban on TikTok for national security concerns. This legislation targets Chinese firm ByteDance, the owner of TikTok, and could extend to other companies like Epic Games and League of Legends maker Riot Games, both partially held by Chinese company Tencent. Opponents criticize the ambiguities around the legislation and the negative impacts it could have on the gaming industry. The possibility of future bans rests on the outcome of the next presidential election.

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