United States of America: Implemented Executive Order 2023-03D on Prohibition of Certain Applications, Platforms, and Websites on State-Owned and State-Leased Devices

On 8 January 2023, the Governor of the State of Ohio signed Executive Order 2023-03D on Prohibition of Certain Applications, Platforms, and Websites on State-Owned and State-Leased Devices. Specifically, the Order prohibits using, downloading, and visiting any social media platform, channel, or app owned or operated in China. The Order includes a list of prohibited platforms and service providers, including TikTok, Tencent QQ, Tencent Video, QQ International, WeChat, Weibo, Xiao HongShu, Zhihu, Meituan, Toutiao, Alipay, Xiami Music, Tiantian Music, DingTalk/Ding Ding, Douban, RenRen, Youku/Tudou, and Little Red Book.