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TikTok announced on Sunday that it was returning to service after President-elect Donald Trump said he would restore access to the app in the United States when he takes office on Monday.
The statement came after US users reported being able to access the Chinese-owned app's website. However, the TikTok app itself did not appear to be immediately usable.
“In agreement with those who provide our services, TikTok is in the process of returning to operation,” the social media platform said in a statement. It also thanked Mr. Trump for “providing the necessary clarity and assurance to those who provide our services to over 170 million Americans that they will not face any penalties and allowing over 7 million small businesses to thrive.”
TikTok stopped working for its 170 million US users on Saturday evening, just before a law to shut it down was due to take effect, citing national security concerns. US officials had warned that under its Chinese parent company ByteDance, there was a risk that Americans' data could be misused.
President-elect Donald Trump said he would "extend the period of time before the bans set out in the law take effect so that we can reach an agreement to protect our national security."
"I would like the United States to have over 50% ownership," he wrote on the social network 'Truth'.
Mr. Trump said his executive order would make clear that there would be no liability for any company that helped TikTok keep operating before his order.
President-elect Trump had previously said he would likely give social media platform TikTok a 90-day reprieve from the ban once he takes office. TikTok mentioned Mr. Trump's pledge in a notice to users on the app.
"A law banning TikTok has been passed in the United States. Unfortunately, this means you cannot use TikTok at this time. We are fortunate that President Trump has indicated that he will work with us on a solution to get TikTok back up and running once he takes office," the message that notified users of the social media platform reads.
Even if temporary, TikTok's unprecedented shutdown will have a far-reaching impact on U.S.-China relations, U.S. politics, the social media market, and the millions of Americans who depend on the app economically and culturally./ VOA
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