TikTok and its owner sought to hire hundreds of Chinese staff in 2023, Business Insider has learned.669 of the 1,089 approved US H-1B hires for TikTok and ByteDance in that fiscal year were from China.The hiring occurred as US officials raised concerns about TikTok's ties to China. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. You can opt-out at any time by visiting our ...