China's TikTok ropes in tech trade group chief to lead policy shop

China's TikTok ropes in tech trade group chief to lead policy shop

The logo of TikTok application is seen on a screen in this picture illustration taken February 21, 2019. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui/Illustration

TikTok has tapped the head of a top lobbying group for internet companies to lead its Washington policy operations as it confronts mounting pressure in Washington over its ties to China.

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