KATHMANDU: Short-video app TikTok has halted operations in Hong Kong, according to a notice posted on its website.
The company flagged the move earlier this week after China imposed a new security law on the city.
The law has restricted freedoms in the semi-autonomous territory, raising concerns of official oversight of social media.
Other social media companies such as Facebook and Twitter are also reviewing operations in Hong Kong.
TikTok has come under scrutiny from the US and other countries because of concerns it could share user data with Chinese authorities.
The app was launched outside of mainland China by Beijing-based ByteDance to reach a global audience.
Separately, a spokesman for the app, said on Friday that TikTok might come under a new business structure.
(With inputs from Agencies)
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