China Blocks Meta's $2 Billion Acquisition of AI Startup Manus
China's National Development and Reform Commission has blocked Meta's $2 billion acquisition of AI startup Manus, requiring the reversal of the transaction. The move highlights China's strict regulatory stance on foreign investment in AI and underscores the strategic importance of AI assets to the country. Meta had acquired Manus in late 2025, but regulatory scrutiny led to the startup's operations being unwound months earlier.
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