> "TikTok can employ them in a less competitive labour market and not fight companies like Google which don’t operate in China." Is this really true though? I

> "TikTok can employ them in a less competitive labour market and not fight companies like Google which don’t operate in China." Is this really true though? I imagine the market for SDEs in china is much more competitive and cut throat. There are only so many locals/immigrants to choose from in the US, hence the higher salaries. A lot of top talent in Silicon Valley have almost worked at all FAANG companies.