Indeed, if the Chinese demand a key under that scheme it is hard to see how the data will be kept secure against the Chinese spy agencies. And they will demand, the system is there and obviously available.
Plus, who would be stupid enough to use that protocol? It is sending bright flashing messages saying "we're reading your emails, mate!". Only people who were legally compelled to use WhatsApp would be reachable, everyone else would more to some other system.
Plus, who would be stupid enough to use that protocol? It is sending bright flashing messages saying "we're reading your emails, mate!". Only people who were legally compelled to use WhatsApp would be reachable, everyone else would more to some other system.