Having aback catalog of truly embarrassing and possibly liable vids on any future politician, CEO or any useful pawn is worth a lot.

The app can access your microphone, camera, contacts, location services, and clipboard among other things.

https://www.rd.com/article/the-dangers-of-tiktok-that-are-wo...

Given the world-wide adoption of their app on smart phones, I'd say you're mistaken.

Android and iOS are more widespread, therefore an easier/better target for your government.

Well, the US government certainly thinks the Chinese government is interested.

They certainly are saying that they think that.

That's an incredibly naive statement. Governments are highly interested in social media.