On January 16, according to the New York Times, two people familiar with the matter said Wednesday that TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew plans to attend the inauguration of US President-elect Trump and is invited to sit on the honorary position of the podium, which is traditionally seated by former presidents, family members and other important guests. Mr. Vance's inaugural committee extended an invitation to Mr. Chew, who will attend the event alongside the CEOs of tech giants such as Mr. Zuckerberg and Mr. Musk; Mr. Bezos was also invited, according to people familiar with the matter.