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Finland Urges TikTok Investors to Rethink Data Center Plans

5/8/2025

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The Finnish government is on high alert over a proposed TikTok data center in Kouvola, sparking worries about its Chinese ownership. Economic Affairs Minister Wille Rydman urges the project's investors to rethink their ties with TikTok. With backing from UAE billionaire Hussain Sajwani, the center is set to launch by 2026, but concerns linger.

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The Finnish government is on high alert over a proposed TikTok data center in Kouvola, sparking worries about its Chinese ownership. Economic Affairs Minister Wille Rydman urges the project's investors to rethink their ties with TikTok. With backing from UAE billionaire Hussain Sajwani, the center is set to launch by 2026, but concerns linger.