TikTok says it has thwarted the Chinese government's attempt to open a disguised accountwith the aim of
Against all odds, TikTok denied the governmentbecause the account would violate the rules of the social network. Bloomberg writes that in April 2020, TikTok's head of government affairs received a message referring to a "Chinese government agency interested in setting up an account." There was a nuance: the institution did not want all users to know about it and see it as a public account. The main purpose of the account was to promote content that showcases the best side of China.
According to Bloomberg, the request was deemed "delicate" within the company. It was opposed by TikTok dignitaries.