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China blocks tech giant Meta from an acquisition of artificial intelligence startup Manus.
China's NDRC has officially blocked Meta's acquisition of AI startup Manus, citing regulatory grounds.
KEY POINTS
- Manus, with Chinese roots but now Singapore-based, develops general-purpose AI agents for complex tasks.
- Manus relocated to Singapore and shut its China offices after a $75m fundraising round in May 2025.
- China's intervention targets a rare case where a US firm acquires an AI company with past Chinese links.
- Manus's move to Singapore aimed to bypass US and Chinese restrictions on AI investment and IP transfer.
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