China Blocks Meta's Acquisition of AI Firm Manus
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-27 05:07 UTC
- Sources: Nikkei Asia, The Hindu
China has blocked Meta’s acquisition of AI startup Manus, according to The Hindu. The state planner cited security concerns as the reason for the blockage, while Nikkei Asia reports that the deal was worth $2 billion.
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