[Sg] - Bilahari Kausikan advises Singaporeans : TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew is just doing his job as a China employee, he's not a hero

[UltimaOnline]

SINGAPORE: As Singaporeans gush over how TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew handled the five-hour US Congress session where he was grilled about Chinese influence over the social media app, some prominent figures have cautioned against idolizing the Singapore-born businessman.

Mr Chew’s nationality has become a point of pride for some Singaporeans after footage of his testimony in front of American lawmakers went viral online. Proud of having one of their own represent the country on a global stage, netizens have embraced Mr Chew for his impressive background and what has been perceived as a lack of pretentious airs.

But some have advised that although Mr Chew managed to keep his composure during the five-hour session, it is important to remember that he is the CEO of a tech behemoth facing privacy and security issues.

Ex-diplomat of Singapore Bilahari Kausikan has a measured perspective regarding Mr Chew. Noting that the Singaporean is paid to do his job and that he should neither be idolised nor villainized for doing so, he wrote on Facebook:

“He was doing what he is paid to do — take the flak for the parent company — no need to either lionise him or demonise him.”

Poet and literary critic Gwee Li Sui had a similar view. Suggesting that Singaporeans should be careful of putting Mr Chew on a pedestal, Dr Gwee said on his own Facebook page:

“For better or worse, we’ve become a nation of opportunists. We are in awe of Chew’s opportunism (in knowing how to use his nationality, fatherhood, and pedigree in his favour) and of TikTok’s opportunism (in knowing how to use Chew in its favour).”

He added, “It’s 1 thing to say Chew did a good job; it’s another thing to see him as a model of good values.”

Indeed, despite TikTok and its chief’s soaring popularity, questions over TikTok’s operations and Chinese influence over citizens’ data remain – questions which continue to concern US policymakers amidst the growing political divide between the US and China.


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[creampie]

This m&d still trying to stay relevant? newsflash: bilahari just doing his job as a paid pappy employee, no need to listen to him.

 

[LITTLEREDDOT]

The pot is calling the kettle black.
Both of them know on which side their bread is buttered.

 

[Balls2U]

Should make him drink some slut's curry. That'll shut him up permanently.

 

[in3deep]

LHL will fix chew soon

 

[tanwahtiu]

He is our Superstar NSF boys hero.... only from army training can make him stand the test of time being grilled by ministers.... don't fuck with army boys....

 

[Pinkieslut]

Who do you expect from an Indian snake?

 

[glockman]

They can say whatever they want, but Chew handled himself well despite being a sinkie.

 

[winnipegjets]

No wonder this ex-diplomat didn't go anywhere in the PAP world. You can't be anti-China nor anti-India. Anti-US is okay.

 

[tanwahtiu]

They can say whatever they want, but Chew handled himself well despite being a sinkie.

Don't fuck with our NSF boy .... Cpt Chew ... teochew kia... sibay tok kong type...

 

[laksaboy]

Mr Chew’s nationality has become a point of pride for some Singaporeans after footage of his testimony in front of American lawmakers went viral online.

Too many patriotic gongkias here. They sound vaccinated. Here is another example:

I bet they get choked up over owning the 'most powerful passport' too.

 

[laksaboy]

They can say whatever they want, but Chew handled himself well despite being a sinkie.

I hope you realize that his masters had coached and rehearsed him thoroughly before these hearings. Doesn't change the fact that he's a useful idiot for the CCP regime, albeit a well-paid one.

 

[Cottonmouth]

Who is this shitskin müd? has he fucked any of his granddaughters?

 

[GOD IS MY DOG]

This m&d still trying to stay relevant? newsflash: bilahari just doing his job as a paid pappy employee, no need to listen to him.

this ''Hor Kau Kan'' trying to look like an academic................PUI................

 

[Pinkieslut]

this ''Hor Kau Kan'' trying to look like an academic................PUI................

He is probably paid by shadow world government lol.

the other old faggotry MIW and his faggortry sons are also paid by the same entity.

 

[congo9]

I think he is being coopted into the ranks of CCP.

How else can we explain that he was a CFO for Xiaomi , then a CEO for TikTok. You mean there aren't any real talent to fill the gap.

So he is capable enough because of his merits. But to be someone at that position not only capability counts but also the ranking and connection behind.

Coopting him into the ranks of CCP is good. Just like Song Jiang of 108 heros of olden days China. Put him under your control and rule. If he dares to rebel, the system can get rid of him.

 

[winnipegjets]

I think he is being coopted into the ranks of CCP.

How else can we explain that he was a CFO for Xiaomi , then a CEO for TikTok. You mean there aren't any real talent to fill the gap.

So he is capable enough because of his merits. But to be someone at that position not only capability counts but also the ranking and connection behind.

Coopting him into the ranks of CCP is good. Just like Song Jiang of 108 heros of olden days China. Put him under your control and rule. If he dares to rebel, the system can get rid of him.

The CCP will leave you alone as long as you don't undermine their authority; it is no different than how the PAP runs this country. Tik Tok CEO grew up in Sinkapore and knows how the system works. Thus, he could climb the ladder in Chinese company.

 

[rushifa666]

Im sure its a point of pride. Sinkies love worshipping traitors. Like harry yamashita

 

[borom]

“He was doing what he is paid to do "-compared to our multi millions ministers who are not doing what they are paid to do and instead good at supressing own peasants .I would like to see how people like Tong Chun Fai stand up to such questionings

 

[Scrooball (clone)]

Lol what’s wrong with doing his job? People seem to have forgotten the basic principles of work. Look at the ‘mayors’ in Sinkieland. U reckon they did their jobs?