American TikTok users are migrating to RedNote but face unexpected censorship challenges reflective of China's strict internet regulations.

Users say they are seeing fewer livestreams, and some activity is being removed or flagged at higher rates for violating community guidelines, including for behavior that was previously permitted.

U.S. TikTok users reportedly face increased censorship after the app's revival under a new law requiring a U.S. buyer. Despite TikTok's assurances of unchanged policies, users observe heightened content moderation.