TikTok's success stems from its powerful creator tools, sophisticated content algorithms, and a strong commerce-based monetization engine that drives significant sales in markets like China.

TikTok's vision includes providing a window for discovery, a canvas for creation, and bridges for connection among users.

TikTok employs tens of thousands of people for content moderation, which is a significant cost, but necessary for maintaining safety on the platform.

There is a huge opportunity for discovery on TikTok, giving everyday people a voice and helping creators gain visibility that they might not have had otherwise.

The mission of TikTok is to inspire creativity and bring joy, which serves as a guiding principle for product managers working on the platform.

Our mission is to ensure users experience a diversity of content, which is crucial for discovery on TikTok.

TikTok democratized content creation by providing powerful tools that allow anyone to become a creator easily, unlike YouTube, which often requires professional video-making skills.

TikTok allows everyday people with talent to be easily discovered, exemplified by creators like Khaby, who gained 160 million followers through his unique content.

I made commitments during the congressional hearing to ensure TikTok remains a platform for freedom of expression, free from government manipulation, and to maintain transparency through third-party monitoring.