TikTok is a front for government surveillance, so it's not really surprising that this is their position.
The government are able to access your conversations, data and connections with e2ee in place already. I don't see how not having e2ee would have an effect on that ability in any way.
Now it's a franchise too!
Once it gets big enough in your location you buy it for that sweet sweet intel.
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All social media should be considered a front for government surveillance