China blocks Meta's acquisition of Chinese AI startup Manus
Meta is preparing to abandon its acquisition of Chinese AI startup Manus following a Chinese government ban.
Published 15sem·4 sources✓ ConfirmedNotable·updated 15sem
The fact
Beijing is blocking the deal as part of its national technology protection policy.
The move illustrates escalating Sino-US technology restrictions.
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Restriction d'accès au marché chinois pour Meta
Renforcement du contrôle d'État sur les transactions technologiques étrangères
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Apr 28China blocks Meta's acquisition of Chinese AI startup Manusthis article
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