In recent days, dozens of countries around the world have partially or completely blocked access to the popular Chinese social network, TikTok, amid concerns about national security. The app, which allows users to create and share short videos, has been at the center of a growing controversy over its links to the Chinese government.

The global boycott of TikTok began in early March, when the United States, Australia, and several European countries announced that they would be banning the app from their networks. Since then, other countries, including India, Japan, South Korea, and Brazil, have also taken steps to restrict access to TikTok.

The map of the countries that have banned TikTok shows a growing trend of countries around the world taking measures to protect their citizens from potential threats posed by the app. The concerns about TikTok are based on allegations that the app’s parent company, ByteDance, has close ties to the Chinese Communist Party and may be sharing user data with the Chinese government.

ByteDance has denied these allegations, saying that it stores user data outside of China and that it has strict controls in place to protect user privacy. The company has also said that it is committed to following local laws and regulations in the countries where it operates.

Despite these assurances, however, many governments remain concerned about the potential risks posed by TikTok. Some officials have pointed to the app’s enormous popularity among young people as a cause for concern, arguing that it could be used to spread propaganda or influence public opinion.

As the global boycott of TikTok continues to gain momentum, the app’s future remains uncertain. While some countries may eventually lift their bans, others may choose to maintain them indefinitely, citing ongoing concerns about national security. Whatever the outcome, it is clear that TikTok’s troubles are far from over, and that the controversy surrounding the app is likely to continue for some time to come.