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What will be Douyin's most popular feature among foreign users by mid-2025?
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Douyin Lifts Restrictions for Foreign Users as of January 19, 2025, Allowing Global Access Without Chinese Phone Numbers
Jan 19, 2025, 07:17 AM
Douyin, the Chinese counterpart of TikTok, has lifted restrictions that previously required users to provide Chinese phone numbers to register, like, or comment on the app. These restrictions, in place since mid-2022, have been removed as of January 19, 2025. Users from various countries, including the US and Europe, have successfully registered using foreign phone numbers. To access Douyin, users may need to change their App Store location to Mainland China, Hong Kong, or Macau. This development marks a notable shift in accessibility for international users, allowing them to engage with the platform without the previous limitations.
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