US TikTok users flock to Xiaohongshu amid ban fears

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Press " PandaGuides " above to follow us! As TikTok faces potential closure in the United States, a wave of foreign content creators is migrating to Xiaohongshu, a Chinese social media platform. This influx has propelled Xiaohongshu to the top of the U.S. Apple App Store's download rankings, creating a buzz both online and in financial markets. The Biden administration recently issued an ultimatum to TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, citing national security concerns. ByteDance has until January 19 to divest its ownership of TikTok, or the app will be banned in the U.S.  With TikTok boasting approximately 170 million users in the U.S., the uncertainty has driven many creators to seek alternative platforms, including Xiaohongshu, known internationally as Red Book. The migration has even sparked the hashtag “#TikTokRefugees” on Xiaohongshu, symbolizing the move of displaced creators. Jen Hamilton, a TikTok influencer with 3.9 million followers, humorously announced her trans ………………………………