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China’s Xiaohongshu gains 700k new users as TikTok faces ban

RedNote, also known as Xiaohongshu in China, has experienced significant growth in the United States with over 700,000 new users in just two days.

This uptick follows the looming January 19 deadline for ByteDance, TikTok’s parent company, which may face a US ban over national security concerns.

With TikTok’s 170 million US users seeking alternatives, RedNote has risen to the top of app download rankings.

With over 300 million global users, RedNote aims to expand its international presence, hoping to replicate TikTok’s success.

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