A year after it welcomed “TikTok refugees” to the platform, the Chinese social media app is making a push to build a lasting presence in the States.The RedNote app.Cheng Xin / Getty ImagesMay 19, 2026, 6:50 PM EDTBy Angela YangLOS ANGELES — When TikTok’s future in the U.S. appeared uncertain last year, RedNote became a popular landing spot for American users looking for an alternative.Just a moment.We are getting your experience ready.
TikTok uncertainty fueled RedNote’s rise among U.S. users. Now the Chinese app wants them to stay.
A year after it welcomed “TikTok refugees” to the platform, the Chinese social media app is making a push to build a lasting presence in the States.
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