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China’s Xiaohongshu tops app store ahead of TikTok ban

The Chinese social media app Xiaohongshu (RedNote) reached the top position on Apple’s App Store on Monday.

This rise comes as uncertainty surrounds TikTok’s future in the United States.

TikTok faces a potential ban on January 19 as the Supreme Court prepares to hear arguments regarding a law from April 2024 that may restrict its operations.

Due to the uncertain future, many TikTok content creators are exploring alternatives, with many moving to RedNote.

Xiaohongshu, founded in Shanghai in 2013, reported 300 million monthly active users as of mid-2024.

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