Letters | TikTok aside, how safe is social media from CIA?

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I am sure it is prudent to be cautious about the possibility of TikTok’s links to the Communist Party, but does anyone doubt for one moment that the Central Intelligence Agency monitors directly or indirectly the profusion of social media platforms it decides are of interest?

It comes as a surprise that Silicon Valley Bank, part of a publicly traded company and the largest bank by deposits in Silicon Valley, should have collapsed in 48 hours. Its demise amply reminds us of the importance of a robust regulatory framework for the banking sector.

The Chinese government recently moved to overhaul the banking and financial regulatory system. While such a revamp is widely regarded as President Xi Jinping’s attempt to further consolidate his power, its timeliness and contribution should never be understated, in particular in an increasingly turbulent world.