xQc calls out Pokimane over her "offensive Chinese spy" TikTok video

Twitch streamer Felix "xQc" has recently reacted to a TikTok uploaded by fellow streamer Imane "Pokimane." For context, the TikTok in question saw Pokimane describe it as "For my Chinese Spy only." She then proceeded to recite a few lines in Mandarin, pretending to have a conversation with a fictional Chinese spy (which has become quite a meme-worthy topic in recent weeks).

xQc, however, wasn't impressed by Pokimane's skit and ended up describing the video as potentially "offensive." He said:

"Chinese Spy? Bro, that's kind of offensive a little bit. That's kinda far out, no?"

The "My Chinese Spy" meme has gained popularity following the recent news of the TikTok ban in the US. Users are making videos humorously addressing imaginary Chinese spies, implying that the latter are monitoring or gathering data from the American TikTok user base.

As TikTok users brace for what might be the app’s final days, many are bidding farewell. Fans are creating TikToks with captions such as, "To my Chinese spy watching me through my phone," and "I will miss you." Some of these videos have garnered millions of views on the platform.

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Is TikTok being banned in the US? Explaining Pokimane's meme

Pokimane has joined the "My Chinese Spy" trend, as fans create humorous clips and skits in which they "talk" to fictional Chinese spies. This has become a viral trend as the app faces potential closure in the USA.

For those wondering, yes, the platform is likely to shut down operations in the US. The federal government has mandated that ByteDance, TikTok's parent company, sell off its ownership by January 19, 2025.

Failure to comply would result in the platform no longer being operational in the US. So far, ByteDance has refused to sell TikTok. If they do not relent, the US government will remove the app from the Google Play Store and Apple’s App Store.

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Is MrBeast buying TikTok?

Amid the meme fest and news reports, an intriguing update has emerged: YouTube creator Jimmy "MrBeast" is potentially partnering with billionaires to buy the platform.

According to Forbes, the platform is valued at $20 billion. While MrBeast is often regarded as one of the first billionaire YouTubers, he likely doesn't have the funds to make such a purchase on his own. However, if moguls and tycoons are willing to support him, there could be more to this story.