In the grand scheme of things, apps as we know them are a product of the 2000s, right? Apps are unprecedented as well by that logic, which makes that seem less

In the grand scheme of things, apps as we know them are a product of the 2000s, right? Apps are unprecedented as well by that logic, which makes that seem less significant. I mean we could also say that we might simply disagree with China politically enough to justify such an action (like the US has done against Cuba, Sudan or Iran). I do agree with you and think though the fact that it's targeting a single company is a bit odd (like other commenters above has also said - why TikTok and not just an industry or sector from a country) and raises some concern from me as well.