TikTok is a front for government surveillance, so it's not really surprising that this is their position.
Myth: End-to-end encryption (E2EE) is the only way to ensure robust cybersecurity.
Reality: E2EE carries its own risks and vulnerabilities. No single, standalone method achieves bulletproof cybersecurity.
Robust cybersecurity requires layering multiple, diligently managed security measures and best practices. Malevolent actors can exploit E2E encryption to avoid critical data security scanning, to allow malware inside a network or onto a device, and to evade law enforcement.
Once it gets big enough in your location you buy it for that sweet sweet intel.