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Ethiopia, land of origin , who we are.

Established in the spring of 2005 by Zelalem Merawi, at the time already a well-known figure in the tourism and car rental sector of our Country, Zelalem Tour and Car Rental, with registered office in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, brings together quality with loyalty in rendering a professional service for both local and International customers. Since its establishment, in the course of a decade, Zelalem Tours has made a name for itself as a brand signifying quality and reliability, a benchmark for people wishing to travel in full freedom and at the same time be able to rely on constant and discreet assistance. Operating successfully in the medium-high end of the market, Zelalem Tours and Car Rental has won the trust of an exclusive and highly demanding customer base.

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Our insightful tour package trips and variety of car rental services are not the only service we offer to our customers, we also facilitate ticket bookings, hotel bookings, boat and other adventures animal riding arrangements. 

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We visited the famous Danakil Depression and the Omo tribe in July. The Danakil was a bit tough espe ...

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Ride On Tour Travel and Car Rent was founded in 2016. In the city of Addis Ababa with a vision to provide comprehensive, customer-oriented, and quality tour, travel, and car rental services to hotels, corporates, embassies, NGO’s and individual clients with varying needs and tastes. Owned and managed by tourism and hospitality professionals who have a decade of experience in the travel industry,.

Our car rent options range from Sedan cars, Land cruisers vehicles, SUV vans, Pick Ups trucks (Single Cabin and Double Cabin), Mini bus’s and Larger Luxury Buses and Lorries with qualified professional drivers that have comprehensive knowledge of Addis Ababa and Ethiopia.

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Nomad Tour and Car Rental is privately owned company which has emerged as one of the leading tour operator and Car Rental Company in Ethiopia. We have a culture that genuinely aims to “Exceeding expectations” our commitment to service, together with our knowledge and absolute passion for Ethiopia to ensures that our clients have memorable, seamless hassle-free & and a Lifetime memorable Holiday with Us. We also ensure that our clients become repeat clients and many of our new clients are referred to us by past clients. Ethiopia is exotic and different, and it is important to know that in all aspects of your holiday with us will run smoothly at all the times and we make sure your expectations will be meet. We believe that the only way to guarantee you have a dream holiday with us is that both perfectly suited to your tastes.

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The national parks.

The National Parks include the Simien mountains national park, Bale mountain national park, Awash national park, which are home to many endemic birds and wild animals. The vast Ethiopian national parks together gave the land a unique natural setting that attracts thousands of visitors every year and allows visitors to enter for inspirational, educative, cultural, and recreational purposes.

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Nomad Tour and Car Rental locally owned and operated tour company with us you will experience the culture, food, and entertainment like never before. We have a diverse knowledge of the destinations and attractions in this group.

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Explore Ethiopia: Where Colors, Cultures, and Wonders Converge

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For more than a decade, we have enthusiastically shared our love for Ethiopia. During this time, we have enabled our clients to embark on authentic journeys filled with discoveries and meaningful encounters. As a result, we have formed sincere relationships and even developed strong friendships. Our ultimate objective has remained consistent: to introduce you to Ethiopia, facilitate interactions with its people, and unveil the country‘s rich cultural heritage. We aim to provide you with a truly unique and enriching human experience throughout your adventure. These ten years of passionate dedication have positioned G-Zone Tour & Car rental as an essential reference for discovering the ‘Cradle of Humankind,’ its captivating culture, and its fascinating history.

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Ethiopia‘s breathtaking diversity will leave you in awe, from its elevated Abyssinian plateaus secluded by more than 25 towering peaks exceeding 4000 meters, to its expansive savannahs adorned with acacia trees, salt and lava volcanoes, Great Rift Valley lakes bustling with numerous bird species, and mighty rivers. However, the most captivating aspect undoubtedly lies in its people, who have shaped the land for centuries. The Amharas, Oromos, Afar, Mursi, Hamar, Borana, and more, representing a variety of religions such as Orthodox Christianity, Islam, and animism, create a remarkable spiritual sanctuary in Ethiopia. This ongoing diversity continuously surprises and delights visitors, encouraging them to comprehend the shared identity that transcends regional differences.

Nestled within the majestic Abyssinian mountains, which have witnessed Ethiopia's illustrious past, lies a haven of abundant wildlife and fertile lands. The northern region of Ethiopia has served as a melting pot of African, Arabian, and Mediterranean cultures for centuries. This amalgamation of influences has bestowed a distinctive cultural and historical legacy upon the area, embodied in four remarkable UNESCO World Heritage sites: Axum, Lalibela, Gondar, and the Simien Mountains National Park.

Addis Ababa

Explore the sights of Addis Ababa with our guided tours, immersing yourself in the city's vibrant history and culture. Enhance your itinerary by visiting numerous museums, churches, mosques, and remarkable historic buildings. For a scenic adventure, take a hike up Mount Entoto, where you can enjoy stunning views of the cityscape. Immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere of Addis Ababa with its colorful craft and souvenir markets, budget-friendly restaurants, and delightful coffee houses.

As you venture east from Addis Ababa, you will encounter the captivating destinations of Eastern Ethiopia. Among them is Harar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the oldest Islamic city in Africa, built in the early 16th century. Explore its cultural and historical wonders, including medieval walls, century-old buildings, and the fascinating maze of narrow alleyways known as Jugol. Immerse yourself in the local atmosphere, discovering unique handicrafts, basketry, and vibrant markets. At night, experience the thrilling spectacle of wild hyenas engaging in their feeding ritual on the city's outskirts. Rest overnight at a hotel in Harar.

Southern Ethiopia is a region filled with natural beauty, cultural richness, and captivating traditions. The area boasts a scenic portion of the Rift Valley, adorned with seven interconnected lakes that teem with fascinating aquatic birdlife. National parks in this region protect stunning landscapes of mountains, lakes, and forests, showcasing an abundance of endemic species. Moreover, the region is inhabited by several ethnic groups who maintain their traditional tribal lifestyle and ancient rituals.

Discover the hidden gems of Western Ethiopia, a region renowned for its breathtaking landscapes, diverse cultures, and rich history. Our travel agency is dedicated to providing you with an unforgettable experience as you explore the wonders of this extraordinary destination. Whether you're an adventurous trekker, a wildlife enthusiast, or a cultural explorer, Western Ethiopia has something to offer for every traveler.

In the central part of Bale National Park, visit the magnificent Sanetti Plateau, located at an elevation of 4000 meters, offering breathtaking views and a chance to spot the rare Ethiopian Wolf. Explore the Harenna forest, one of the country‘s most expansive remaining forests, known for its diverse range of mammals and vegetation.

Explore the Rift Valley lakes, such as Ziway, Langano, and Abijata-Shalla, known for their diverse bird populations. Spend the night and take a leisurely walk along the shores of Lake Hawassa to observe the local fishermen and birdlife. On your return journey to Addis Ababa, make a stop at Wondo Genet, a renowned resort area surrounded by lush forests that provide shelter to a variety of animals and birds.

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Emperor Fasiledas founded the city as his capital in 1636, and is the site of numerous castle-like palaces dating from the 17th and 18th centuries. The city was Ethiopia’s capital until the reign of Emperor Tewodrose II, also known as "Theodor".

Semien Mountains

The Semien mountain massif is one of the major highlands of Africa, rising to the highest point in Ethiopia. Ras Dashen (4543m) which is the fourth highest peak in Africa, with its spectacular mountain scenery is best for trekking. The Semien Mountains are often compared with the Grand Canyon in the U.S.A.

With it's rock-hewn churches, Lalibela is undeniably Ethiopia's top attraction. It is found in a very isolated place lying in the rugged Lasta Mountains at an altitude of 2630m. Lalibela undoubtedly ranks among the greatest historic sites not only in Africa, but also in the Christian world.

Ethiopia, like many other African countries, is a multi- ethnic state. There are 200 different languages spoken here. South of Omo, one can see people living with breathtaking cultural assets in a primitive communal lifestyle.

The Ruspoli's Turaco

Also known as Prince Ruspoli's Turaco or Touraco De Ruspoli, is a species of bird in the Musophagidae family. It is endemic to southern Ethiopia where its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests.

Is the site of Ethiopia's most ancient city and is renowned for it’s cathedral of St. Mary of Zion, where, as legend has it, the original ark of the covenant is housed. Axum is also famous for its mysterious monolithic steel, carved from single pieces of granite.

Blue Nile Falls

The Tissisat, 'smoke of fire' in Amharic, is made up of a series of falls more than 45 meters (145ft) deep. It is one of Ethiopia’s major attractions.

Ertale in Afar

Ertale is an exceptional volcano in more ways than one. It in one of three volcanoes in the world that has had a continuously active lava lake, probably since at least 1873. In addition Ertale is part of a chain of active volcanoes located in the center of the six Afar rifts where an open ocean has formed in connection with a hot spot.

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Voyage Ethiopian Tours Car Rental Services

Voyage ethiopian tours is a reputable tour company that not only offers exceptional tour services but also provides car rental services for individuals who prefer to explore ethiopia at their own pace. with a wide selection of vehicles available, including 4x4s, sedans, suvs, and minibusses, customers have the flexibility to choose the perfect vehicle for their needs., voyage ethiopian tours understands that some travelers prefer the freedom and independence of exploring a new destination on their own terms. to cater to these individuals, the company offers reliable and convenient car rental services. whether you are planning a self-guided adventure or simply want the flexibility to create your own itinerary, voyage ethiopian tours has got you covered..

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Accommodation for our clients varies from budget campsites to luxurious hotel and lodges.

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Erta Ale is a continuously active basaltic shield volcano in the Afar Region of northeastern Ethiopia.

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The Lower Omo River in south west Ethiopia is home to eight different tribes

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Are you planning a tour in Ethiopia? well if your answer is yes! let us guide you through. we are one of the most experienced tour operator in Addis Ababa,Ethiopia and we specialize in offering our clients withe the impeccable serves!

Ethiopia 

Welcome to Ethiopia- an ancient wonderland with rich cultural traditions, architectural remains, natural beauty and enormously hospitable people.. Only in Ethiopia will you find yourself dramatically transported back in time through the participation in sacred rituals of an archaic faith.

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We are the specialists in customized itineraries, group tours, family holidays, personal vacations, escorted tours, adventure holidays and cultural tours. Our tour packages and itineraries have been developed over many years to reflect the most favored requests of our independent travelers.

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ADDIS ABABA & SURROUNDING

Nestled in the heart of Ethiopia, Addis Ababa stands as a bustling metropolis that seamlessly blends tradition with modernity. As the nation’s capital, this vibrant city is a melting pot of cultures, offering a captivating mix of historical landmarks, contemporary architecture, and a rich tapestry of local life.

NORTHERN HISTORIC ROUTES

Embark on an enchanting journey through Ethiopia’s Northern Historic Routes, where ancient wonders, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and rich cultural traditions await. This historical circuit is a tapestry of timeless landscapes, architectural marvels, and vibrant communities.

SOUTHERN CULTURAL ROUTES

Embark on a captivating journey through Ethiopia’s Southern Cultural Routes, where diverse ethnicities, ancient traditions, and breathtaking landscapes converge. This cultural circuit offers a glimpse into the vibrant tapestry of the southern region’s heritage.

EASTERN ROUTES

Embark on a fascinating expedition through Ethiopia’s Eastern Routes, where diverse landscapes, historical treasures, and local communities await. This itinerary combines the allure of nature with the echoes of ancient civilizations, offering a unique perspective on the eastern part of the country.

ADVENTURAL TOURS

Prepare for an exhilarating journey as you delve into Ethiopia’s Adventure Tours, where rugged landscapes, ancient history, and adrenaline-pumping activities converge. This itinerary promises a mix of daring escapades and awe-inspiring natural wonders.

HIKING & TREKKING TOURS

Embark on a hiking and trekking adventure through Ethiopia, where breathtaking landscapes, ancient trails, and cultural encounters await. This is designed for enthusiasts seeking an immersive and physically rewarding experience in the heart of East Africa.

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Northern route – Erta Ale and Dalol

One day city tour in Addis Ababa

Northern,Historical tour 11 days and 10 nights

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Southern.Cultural tour 9 days and 8 nights

Southern,Cultural tour 4 days 3 nights

Northern,Historic tour 12 days and 11 nights

Southern, Cultural tour 8 days and 7 nights

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Car Rental in Ethiopia

“Rainbow’’ provides unique and exclusive car rental services using a variety of vehicles suitable to customers, with multiple choices at the best rates. Rainbow believes in providing exclusive services with a goal of holding « Second-to-none» leadership position in the sector, supported by an objective of maximizing customer satisfaction.

Rainbow Car Rental and Tours hire comprehensively insured vehicles for short term(Daily, Weekly) and long-term (Monthly, Yearly) with vehicle operators (Drivers/ Chauffeurs).

The Car Rental Services Unit of “Rainbow’’ is engaged in providing the following activities to fulfill its established goal and purpose:

• Rendering car-hire services both self- driven and vehicle operator (chauffeur) driven basis;
• Providing temporary, occasional or permanent transport services on contractual agreements such as offering transport shuttles to and from the airport or conference venues;
• Leasing automobiles for wedding and other special ceremonies;
• Providing vehicles for company employees’ transportation service;
• Providing school buses for an individual or group of individuals who are interested to have this service for their children;
• Engage in any other related business including support giving public transport service activities which the company may find it relevant to enhance the above mentioned business purposes.

Employees:The company has well trained professional and experienced employees who are always ready to accord a superb courtesy and personalized services, in their respective areas of engagement.

Vehicles:Rainbow Exclusive Car Rental and Tour Services PLC owns different types of Vehicles that include:

• Sedan ( Toyota yaris, Toyota corolla, Nissan sunny, Toyota Fun Cargo),
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Transmission: Automatic Transmission Doors: 4 Seats: 4 Price from: $55 Per day

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Toyota Fun Cargo

Transmission: Automatic Transmission Doors: 4 Seats: 4 Price from: $40 Per day

• Coaster Bus

Transmission: Manual Transmission Doors: 1 Seats: 22 Price from: $115 Per day

• Renault Bus

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• Ethiopia Coffee Origin
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• Attractions In and Around Addis Ababa
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• Historic Routes Of Ethiopia
• Historic Route Of Ethiopia By Air
• Overland Expedition To The Omo Valley Tribes
• Danakil Depression
• Ethiopia Coffee Tours
• Ethiopia Coffee Farm Tour
• Origins Of Coffee Tour
• Ziway and Leppis Forest

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Ecotravel ethiopia was founded to offer environmentally-friendly tours. our commitment is as reflected in our name offering tours with a softer footprint..

We are Eco-Travel Ethiopia

We organize the best Ethiopian premium tours covering historical routes, mountain trekking and adventure expeditions to remote areas, bird and wildlife watching, as well as family-friendly tours.

We are proud to offer excellent quality and value for money in our tours, which give you the chance to experience your chosen destination in an authentic and exciting way.

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to provide the ultimate travel planning experience while becoming a one-stop shop for every travel service available in the industry.

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• ● We offer every traveller a lifetime loyalty programme to ensure that they continue to travel sustainably.
• ● We have the experience, skills, and resources to make sure that your journey runs smoothly and environmentally friendly.
• ● We’ve embraced technology within our fleet and office, transforming our processes to ensure that we can monitor all our vehicles and journeys in close detail.
• ● We ensure that all travel is done with purpose and to create positive impact to every community and ecosystem that we visit.

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Amazon Car Rent And Tours

Amazon Car Rental PLC is a dynamic private company that was established to meet the ever increasing need of car rental service in Ethiopia. The company is led by ‘professionalism and customer satisfaction’ principle and it always strives to render high quality service. Amazon, listed under the Ethiopian Trade Registration No. 686/2002, has been in the market for the last two years. It is staffed with seasoned professionals who had been working for decades in the United Nations Organization, Transnational Companies, government and private institutions.

Adventure Activities

Amazing geological features along with great cultural varieties within a single country! The hottest and the lowest place on the Earth! the so called other planet within the planet Dallol!!!

Afar Erta Ale

Erta Ale is 613 metres (2,011 ft) high, with one or sometimes two active lava lakes at the summit which occasionally overflow on the south side of the volcano.

Addis Ababa City

its a place where fossils of pre-history age as well as stone tools dating 1.5million years have been discovered. About 15 kms away from Melka Kunture is Addadi Mariam Cave Church of 13th century

Historic Attractions

will give you great experiences in the Ethiopia Northern Historic sites:Bahir Dar,Gonder,Axum and Lalibela

Bale Mountains National Park is an area of high altitude plateau that is broken by numerous spectacular volcanic plugs and peaks

Our Best Sellers Packages

Southern Ethiopia ( Omo Tribes)

Konso people

Addis Ababa City : Full Day

The Dalol Depression and Erta Ale

Axum and Surrounding

The Northern Route

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Tell us about your trip requirement. We'll work together to customize your trip to meet your exact requirement so that you have a memorable trip.

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We're a local travel agency. When you book with us, you get best possible price, which is middle-man free.

No Hidden Charges

We don't add hidden extras cost. All trips include travel permit, lodging and fooding. There are no surprises with hidden costs.

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Afar Erta Ale – 10 Days

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Rent Vehicles Rent Vehicles for tour tour in Ethiopia  In addition to tour package sales, we are providing excellent…

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In addition to tour package sales, we are providing excellent condition  cars that can be driven on Ethiopian soil, North, Danakil Depression where the sun heat become merciless, South and west of the country and for nearby countries : Djibouti, Kenya, Sudan and South Sudan.

Rent a car that can make your visit to Ethiopia successful. We provide Vehicles such as 4WD, Coaster bus, Mini bus, Best latest bus, and air tickets as tour package seller in Addis Ababa.

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MIAMI – Detectives reported two women were with a teenager and three children when they spotted a man stealing from their car in Miami. There was a shooting and the thief later died. Police officers arrested the women and they were facing murder charges.

Antwoinse Lachaveia Clark and Fredericka Sherice Pickett-Wilson decided to confront the thief. According to a police arrest report released on Monday, the man punched Pickett-Wilson in the face and took off running with her blue backpack.

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Clark, 36, told police officers her cash for a rent payment was in the backpack. The man didn’t get far. Pickett-Wilson, 29, used pepper spray, and Clark recovered the backpack. That’s where police officers believe a stolen gun used for the shooting was.

The car burglary and shooting were on March 30 along Northeast 16 Street.

The burglary was on First Court and the shooting was on Second Avenue. He suffered gunshot wounds to his left upper abdomen and his left anterior thigh. Fire Rescue personnel took him to Jackson Memorial Hospital where he died Wednesday.

Detectives questioned Clark and Pickett-Wilson again on Friday at the Central station and Miami police officers arrested them. They appeared in bond court on Saturday and they were facing charges of second-degree murder.

Clark was also facing charges of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and grand theft of a firearm. She has an arrest record in Miami-Dade County. It includes a cocaine possession case that resulted in a probation sentence and two marijuana-related cases that resulted in fines.

The arrest form released did not include the identity of the slain man or details about whether or not he was armed. Court records show Miami-Dade County Circuit Judge Zachary N. James was set to preside over the new cases. Their arraignment hearing is set for 9:30 a.m., on May 17.

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The Secret Push That Could Ban TikTok

U.s. lawmakers have long worried that the chinese government could use the app to spread propaganda..

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From “The New York Times,” I’m Sabrina Tavernise. And this is “The Daily.”

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American lawmakers have tried for years to ban the video app TikTok over concerns that its ties to China pose a national security risk. Last week, they passed a law that might finally do it. Today, my colleague, Sapna Maheshwari, on the secret effort behind the law and what a ban would mean for the company’s 170 million American users.

It’s Tuesday, April 30.

So Sapna, tell me about this law that just passed that potentially bans the social media app TikTok. We’ve seen efforts in the past to rein in TikTok, but this one really seems like the most substantial yet.

It’s a huge deal. What this law really does is it puts the future of this hugely popular app with 170 million American users into question. TikTok has reshaped the way many people listen to music. It’s changed the way we cook. It’s made a whole different kind of celebrity.

But it’s never been able to shake these concerns around the fact that it has really close ties to China. It’s owned by a Chinese company, ByteDance. And lawmakers, for years, have been worried that the Chinese government could somehow use ByteDance and TikTok to get information on Americans or possibly spread propaganda.

President Trump tried to ban it in 2020. The State of Montana tried to ban this app last year. TikTok has largely survived those challenges, but this time it could actually be banned in the United States.

So let’s talk about this. Why did this effort succeed where the other ones failed?

So it’s an interesting story.

Here we go.

The committee will come to order.

And it really dates back to this hearing about a year ago that Congress had with Shou Chew, the CEO of TikTok.

Mr. Chew, you are here because the American people need the truth about the threat TikTok poses to our national and personal security.

Members of the committee, thank you for your time.

— TikTok has repeatedly said that it has addressed these national security concerns and that there’s no issue here. And you can hear that when Shou Chew testified.

Let me start by addressing a few misconceptions about ByteDance of which we are a subsidiary. ByteDance is not owned or controlled by the Chinese government.

He’s saying American investors are behind ByteDance.

Now, TikTok itself is not available in mainland China. We’re headquartered in Los Angeles and in Singapore.

And I myself am Singaporean. I live in Singapore.

The bottom line is this — American data, stored on American soil, by an American company, overseen by American personnel.

And we are actually going above and beyond what American technology companies do to keep things safe.

And I look forward to your questions. Thank you very much.

And is Congress convinced by that?

Congress is not convinced by that.

ByteDance is a Chinese company?

Well, ByteDance owns many businesses that operates in China.

Is it or is it not a Chinese company?

Congressman, the way we look at it, it was founded by Chinese entrepreneurs.

No, no, no, no. I’m not asking how you look at it. Fact, is it a Chinese company or not? For example, Dell is a company —

It was this really fiery, five-hour hearing, where Republicans and Democrats asked really contentious questions.

We do not promote or remove content at the request of the Chinese government. Will you repeat —

The question is, are you percent certain that they cannot use your company to promote such messages?

It is our commitment to this committee and all our users that we will keep this free from any manipulation by any government.

OK. If you can’t say it 100 percent certain I take that as a no.

There’s this underlying sense of distrust around the company and its ties to China.

I will remind you that making false or misleading statements to Congress is a federal crime.

I understand. Again, you can go on our platform. You will find that content.

And it becomes clear through the hearing that, across the board, Republicans and Democrats largely feel the same way.

Mr. Chew, I got to hand it to you. You’ve actually done something that in the last three to four years has not happened except for the exception of maybe Vladimir Putin. You have unified Republicans and Democrats.

So within weeks of this hearing, this small group of lawmakers gets together. And they say, let’s come up with a law that works where all the other ones have failed and actually make TikTok answer to its Chinese connections once and for all.

So tell me about this small group of lawmakers. Who are they?

So it starts with Republicans. Among them is Steve Scalise, one of the most powerful Republicans in the House. And a small group sort of works together for a few months, but they realize that in order to really make this law work, they’re going to need Democrats. So they end up working through this House Committee that’s focused on China and competition. And this is where the bulk of the work on this bill takes place.

And just to note, this is a really small group. There’s less than 20 key players who are working on this. And all throughout, they are keeping this very, very secret.

And why exactly are they keeping it secret? What’s the point of that?

So this group really wanted to keep this out of the eyes of TikTok, which has a huge lobbying presence in DC, and has successfully worked to kill bills that targeted TikTok in the past. And what they’re really doing is looking at all of the past efforts to either force a sale or a ban of TikTok, and trying to work their way through why those plans didn’t succeed and what they can do differently.

But while the lawmakers are working on this bill, something big happens that kind of changes the politics around it. And that’s October 7.

Your social media feeds are unique to you, but could they be shaping how you view the Israel-Gaza War? The BBC’s —

As the war breaks out and people start getting information about it, a lot of people are getting information about the Israel-Hamas War on TikTok, especially young people.

Social media algorithms seem to be driving some users towards increasingly divisive posts —

And there’s this big messy argument spilling out into living rooms and all over the internet, and, of course on TikTok. And it’s getting very heated. For instance, there’s this moment in the fall where a bunch of TikTok users start sharing this old manifesto.

I read Osama bin Laden’s “Letter to America.”

It’s wild, and everyone should read it.

Go read “A Letter to America.” Seriously, go read it.

That was actually written by Osama bin Laden, defending the 9/11 attacks and criticizing the United States’ support of Israel. TikTok users start trying to tie it to the modern day conflict.

Reading this letter, it becomes apparent to me that the actions of 9/11 were all just the buildup of our government failing other nations.

The way this letter is going viral right now is giving me the greatest sense of relief. Now it’s all coming to light because of Palestine.

And there’s these accusations that TikTok may be promoting one side of the conflict over the other. And a couple of researchers look at hashtags around Palestine, and they say that the data they pulled shows that TikTok is showing way more pro-Palestine videos and not so much for Israel. And this sets off huge alarm bells for this small group of lawmakers.

But isn’t that just a function of the fact that TikTok, at this point, is the public square in the United States for young people? I mean, this is what young people were talking about, and this is where they’re doing the talking.

TikTok has pushed back really forcefully against these accusations. They said that Gallup polls show that young people view Israel differently than older generations. They say that they’re not the ones influencing what people post, that the hashtags and the videos are a reflection of the user base and nothing that they’re doing to influence.

But for lawmakers, this doesn’t really make their concerns go away. Instead, this conflict shows them how TikTok could be used to spread propaganda. It made lawmakers feel that TikTok could be really dangerous when it comes to shaping the views of Americans on foreign policy, on US elections. And what it also does is, it provides this driving force to this group that’s drafting this bill. And they suddenly see that this might be a way to bring more people into their effort.

And so heading into November against this backdrop, they even bring in the White House and the Justice Department to help work on this bill. And with the White House, they want to make sure that this is a bill that the president will support. And they work with the Justice Department to shore up the language in the bill to help defend against court challenges.

Because the Justice Department, of course, would be the one that would have to defend the bill, right?

That’s exactly right. And so they’re trying to make it as rock solid as possible so that they can win in court when TikTok challenges this law. And so March rolls around, and they decide that it’s time to unveil this bill that they’ve been working on for close to a year.

The battle over TikTok on Capitol Hill is intensifying.

This morning, House lawmakers have agreed unanimously to move a bill to a full floor vote.

And TikTok is caught completely flat footed. They didn’t see this coming. And this is just what the group wanted. So TikTok has this army of lobbyists that’s suddenly scrambling. And they go into damage control mode. They start reaching out to members of Congress.

This app is so much more than just an app for dumb TikTok dances.

They fly a group of TikTok stars and small businesses to come to DC —

This is a life-changing apps.

— and lobby on the steps of the Capitol and meet with lawmakers.

Standing up here with all these amazing TikTokers behind me is a complete honor, and every single one of them would voice their opinion just like this. This is how we feel. This has to stop.

They set up interviews between these TikTok creators, as they’re known, and big TV shows and news programs. And they’re doing everything they can to fight against this bill before it goes any further. And then they decide to do something unusual, which is use TikTok itself to try and derail this bill.

How exactly do they do that?

So days after this bill is announced, a ton of TikTok users get a message when they open the TikTok app that basically says, call Congress and tell them not to ban TikTok.

Hmm. OK. So like, literally this window comes up and says, call Congress. Here you go.

Exactly. You can enter your zip code, and there’s a button that appears. And you can press it, and the call goes straight to your representative.

So offices are quickly overwhelmed by calls. And TikTok sent out this message to users on the same day that a House committee is going into vote on this bill and whether to move it forward. And so the stunt happens. They go into vote, and they come out, and it’s 50 to 0 in support of the bill.

One of the representatives who worked on the bill said that this stunt by TikTok turned a lot of no’s into yeses and yeses into, quote, “hell yeses.”

[LAUGHS]: so the whole episode sounds like it actually backfired, right? Like, TikTok’s stunt essentially just confirmed what was the deepest fears of lawmakers about this company, that the app could be used to influence American politics.

That’s definitely how a lot of lawmakers viewed it. And when this bill is brought to the full House a week later, it passes by an overwhelming majority. And weeks later, it passes in the Senate as part of a broader aid package. And on Wednesday, it’s signed into law by President Biden.

But now the question is, what does it mean? Like, how will this actually work? And how will it affect the tens of millions of Americans who use TikTok every day?

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We’ll be right back.

So Sapna, now that Biden has signed this bill, what does it actually mean in practice for TikTok? What does the law do?

So the law is really trying to push ByteDance, the company that owns TikTok, to sell to a non-Chinese owner. And the company basically has nine months for this sale to happen. There’s an option for President Biden to add another three months to that clock. And if the company doesn’t find a buyer or refuses to be sold, it will be banned.

And what would a ban actually mean, Sapna? I mean, people would still have the app on their phones, right? So it wouldn’t disappear overnight.

Yeah, no one’s coming to pick up your phone and to forcibly delete this thing. What the law says is that app stores and web hosting services wouldn’t be allowed to carry TikTok anymore. So basically, it would kind of die a slow death over time, where it wouldn’t be updated and just kind of peter out.

So the bottom line here is that the clock has started on this potential sale, right? They have 12 months to find a buyer. So what are the obstacles here? I mean, it sounds pretty ferociously complicated.

There’s a ton of challenges here. And it’s a very messy choose-your-own adventure. So one of the first big questions is who could buy this?

ByteDance and TikTok are private. We don’t know their financials. But analysts estimate that it will cost tens of billions of dollars. That narrows the buying pool pretty quickly. And a lot of the companies that could afford to buy it, like Meta, the owner of Facebook, or Google, which owns YouTube, would probably be kicked out of the running because they are simply too big. Regulators would say, you already own these big apps. You can’t possibly add this to your stable.

There’d be a monopoly concern there.

Exactly. And then, there’s a lot of questions around how this would work, technically. ByteDance and TikTok are very much global organizations. You have the CEO in Singapore. They have huge operations in Ireland. They have this big workforce in the US. And of course, they do have engineers in China.

So how do you extract all those things, make it all work? It’s a very big international transaction.

And then there is the chance that the Chinese government blocks this sale and says, you cannot do this, ByteDance. We will not allow it.

So Sapna, how does that actually work, though, in terms of China? I mean, can China actually just ban the sale of this company? I mean, it is a private company after all, right?

Well, here’s one way it could work. The Chinese government could block the export of TikTok’s algorithm. And let me explain that in kind of plain English.

They could basically block the technology that fuels the TikTokiness of this app, the recommendations, the magic of it, why you see what you see when you’re looking at TikTok.

TikTokiness, is that an adjective?

That is now an adjective.

[LAUGHS]: Nice.

And there’s a chance that Beijing could say, hey, you can’t export this technology. That is proprietary. And if that happens, that suddenly makes TikTok way, way less valuable.

So the Chinese government could let the sale go through potentially, but as a kind of an empty shell, right? The thing that makes TikTok TikTok, the algorithm, wouldn’t be part of the company. So that probably isn’t very appealing for a potential buyer.

Exactly. And I mean, the role of the Chinese government here is really interesting. I’ve talked to experts who say, well, if the Chinese government interferes to try and block a sale of this app, doesn’t that underscore and prove all the concerns that have been expressed by American lawmakers?

If you’re worried about China being in control of this thing, well, that just confirmed your fears.

Exactly. And I mean, it’s an interesting thing that ByteDance and TikTok have to grapple with.

So bottom line here — selling TikTok is quite complicated, and perhaps not even possible for these reasons that you’re giving, right? I mean, not least of which because the Chinese government might not allow the algorithm to leave the country. And that’s not something that the US Congress has a lot of control over.

So is this law fundamentally just a ban, then?

That’s what TikTok is calling it. Right after this bill was signed into law on Wednesday —

Make no mistake, this is a ban, a ban on TikTok and a ban on you and your voice.

— Tiktok’s CEO made a TikTok — what else?— that explained the company’s position.

Because the freedom of expression on TikTok reflects the same American values that make the United States a beacon of freedom.

He actually argued that TikTok reflects American values.

TikTok gives everyday Americans a powerful way to be seen and heard. And that’s why so many people have made TikTok part of their daily lives.

And he said that this law infringes on the First Amendment free speech rights of Americans who love it and who use it every day.

The facts and the Constitution are on our side, and we expect to prevail again.

So it’s very clear that TikTok plans to challenge this law in court. And the court fight to follow will determine the fate of TikTok’s future in the US.

So is that First Amendment argument that the TikTok CEO is making here going to work?

Nobody wants to put money on that. I mean, the company is really approaching this with the idea that the First Amendment rights of Americans are being infringed on. But if you remember, the government has been working on this law. They’ve been anticipating those challenges. And they can justify an infringing of First Amendment rights in certain cases, including with national security concerns. And so it’ll be up to a judge on whether those concerns pass muster and justify this sale and even a potential ban of TikTok.

Got it. So TikTok will argue free speech, First Amendment. And the government will counter by saying, look, this is about China. This is about America’s national security interests.

That’s right. And the legal experts that I’ve spoken with say this is a really big and sticky area of the law, and it’s a huge case. And they really think that this will go to the Supreme Court, regardless of who wins in the first round of this.

So where does that leave the millions of Americans who use TikTok, and many of them, of course, who earn a living on the platform?

I mean, it’s really uncertain what happens now with the company, and the clock has started ticking. When I’ve looked at TikTok and looked at videos from users —

This is about the impending TikTok ban. And it just triggered me so much. It makes my blood boil, and I have to get this out there.

There’s a lot of shock —

The most success I’ve had has been here on TikTok, and now they’re trying to take it away.

This is so stupid!

— and anger.

You can’t ban apps! You can’t ban things from people!

People are confused.

Word on the street is that in the next 9 to 12 months, TikTok could be banned.

And they’re also caught a bit off guard, just because there have been these years of efforts to do something about TikTok. People on the app have been hearing about a TikTok ban, really, since 2020.

The government can take away a literal app on our phones, and we’re supposed to believe we’re free?

A few TikTokers have said, how can this be the thing that the government is pushing through so quickly?

Can we stop funding a genocide? No. Can we get free COVID tests? No. Can we stop killing the planet? No. Can we at least watch videos on an app of people doing fun things and learn about the world around us? No.

So there’s this sense of distrust and disappointment for many people who love this app.

We got rid of TikTok. You’re welcome. Protecting you from China. You know that phone was made in China. Ah!

And I think there’s also this question, too, around what about TikTok makes it so harmful? Even though it has increasingly become a place for news, there’s plenty of people who simply use this app for entertainment. And what they’re seeing out of Washington just doesn’t square with the reality they experience when they pull out their phones.

And I wonder, Sapna, I mean, just kind of stepping back for a second, let’s say this ban on TikTok succeeds. If it goes through, would Americans be better off?

It depends who you ask. For the users who love TikTok, if it actually disappeared, it would be the government taking away a place where maybe they make money, where they get their entertainment, where they figure out what to read or what to cook next. To free speech advocates, this would be dystopian, unheard of for the government to crack down on an app with such wide usage by Americans.

But for the American political class And the National security establishment, this is a necessary move, one that was years in the making, not something that was just come up with on the fly. And ultimately, it all comes down to China and this idea that you can’t have a social media app like this, a source of news like this, that is even at all at risk of being influenced by the Chinese government and our greatest adversaries.

Sapna, thank you.

Here’s what else you should know today. On Monday, in its latest high-profile showdown with pro-Palestinian protesters, Columbia University gave students until 2:00 PM to clear out from an encampment at the center of campus or face suspension. It appeared to be an effort to remove the encampment without relying on New York City Police, whose removal of a previous encampment there two weeks ago inspired similar protests on campuses across the country.

Free Palestine!

Hi, this is Sharon Otterman reporting for “The New York Times.”

00 PM deadline for protesters to clear out of the encampment at the center of Columbia University has come and gone, and there’s still quite a large contingent inside the encampment.

But Monday’s warning seemed only to galvanize the Columbia protesters and their supporters.

And hundreds of students and others from around the campus have come out to support them. They are currently walking around in a picket around the encampment.

Hundreds of students, standing for or five people deep, encircled the encampment in a show of solidarity. They were joined by members of the Columbia faculty.

There’s also dozens of faculty members, who are prepared to stand in lines in front of the main entrance to the encampment, in case Public Safety or the NYPD move in. But as of 2:00, there was no sign of that happening.

Then, on Monday evening, Columbia announced it had begun to suspend students who had failed to leave the encampment. It was unclear exactly how many students had been suspended.

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Today’s episode was produced by Will Reid, Rachelle Banja, and Rob Szypko. It was edited by Marc Georges and Liz O. Baylen, contains original music by Dan Powell and Marion Lozano, and was engineered by Chris Wood. Our theme music is by Jim Brunberg and Ben Landsverk of Wonderly. Special thanks to Sharon Otterman.

That’s it for “The Daily.” I’m Sabrina Tavernise. See you tomorrow.

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American lawmakers have tried for years to ban TikTok, concerned that the video app’s links to China pose a national security risk.

Sapna Maheshwari, a technology reporter for The Times, explains the behind-the-scenes push to rein in TikTok and discusses what a ban could mean for the app’s 170 million users in the United States.

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Sapna Maheshwari , who covers TikTok, technology and emerging media companies for The New York Times.

Background reading

A tiny group of lawmakers huddled in private about a year ago, aiming to bulletproof a bill that could ban TikTok.

The TikTok law faces court challenges, a shortage of qualified buyers and Beijing’s hostility .

Love, hate or fear it, TikTok has changed America .

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