CNBCApr 27, 9:21 AM

China blocks Meta's acquisition of AI startup Manus

China said Monday it has decided to block Meta's $2 billion acquisition of Manus, a Singaporean AI startup with Chinese roots.

The Washington PostApr 27, 9:40 AM

China says it will reverse major AI acquisition by Meta

The move against Manus AI is Beijing’s most aggressive step yet to stanch the loss of AI talent to the U.S., setting up a complicated legal and political fight.

The New York TimesApr 27, 9:43 AM

China Will Require Meta to Unwind Acquisition of AI Start-Up Manus

The impact of the ruling was not immediately clear, but it could send a chilling signal to Chinese tech founders seeking to partner with foreign companies.

BBC NewsApr 27, 12:21 PM

China blocks Meta's $2bn acquisition of AI start-up Manus

It comes after months of scrutiny by Chinese regulators over deal struck with Facebook owner.

NPRApr 27, 12:47 PM

China blocks Meta from acquiring AI startup Manus

Meta said Monday that the transaction "complied fully with applicable law" and that it anticipates "an appropriate resolution to the inquiry."

TechCrunchApr 27, 1:16 PM

China vetoes Meta’s $2B Manus deal after months-long probe

China has ordered Meta to unwind its multibillion-dollar Manus acquisition, dealing a potential setback to Zuckerberg’s push into AI agents.

Ars TechnicaApr 27, 6:12 PM

China kills Meta’s acquisition of Manus as US-China AI rivalry deepens

The unwinding of Meta’s deal shows how tech founders struggle to cut China ties.

Al JazeeraApr 27, 8:27 PM

China seeks to block US tech giant Meta from AI acquisition

Bejing tightens scrutiny of AI industry amid intensifying geopolitical rivalry with the US over the technology.

CNBCApr 28, 8:31 AM

'Draconian development' in Meta-Manus deal draws the line in China's AI race with the U.S.

Beijing's decision to block Meta's acquisition of Manus is a warning to other startups thinking of relocating data, talent and intellectual property abroad.

CNBCApr 28, 3:56 PM

Op-ed: In blocking Meta-Manus deal, China sends a powerful message to U.S. market about AI race

When Mark Zuckerberg's Meta acquired Manus, a Singapore-based AI startup with Chinese roots, many saw a routine deal. They don't know China.

CNBCApr 27, 9:21 AM

China blocks Meta's acquisition of AI startup Manus

China said Monday it has decided to block Meta's $2 billion acquisition of Manus, a Singaporean AI startup with Chinese roots.

The Washington PostApr 27, 9:40 AM

China says it will reverse major AI acquisition by Meta

The move against Manus AI is Beijing’s most aggressive step yet to stanch the loss of AI talent to the U.S., setting up a complicated legal and political fight.

The New York TimesApr 27, 9:43 AM

China Will Require Meta to Unwind Acquisition of AI Start-Up Manus

The impact of the ruling was not immediately clear, but it could send a chilling signal to Chinese tech founders seeking to partner with foreign companies.

BBC NewsApr 27, 12:21 PM

China blocks Meta's $2bn acquisition of AI start-up Manus

It comes after months of scrutiny by Chinese regulators over deal struck with Facebook owner.

NPRApr 27, 12:47 PM

China blocks Meta from acquiring AI startup Manus

Meta said Monday that the transaction "complied fully with applicable law" and that it anticipates "an appropriate resolution to the inquiry."

TechCrunchApr 27, 1:16 PM

China vetoes Meta’s $2B Manus deal after months-long probe

China has ordered Meta to unwind its multibillion-dollar Manus acquisition, dealing a potential setback to Zuckerberg’s push into AI agents.

Ars TechnicaApr 27, 6:12 PM

China kills Meta’s acquisition of Manus as US-China AI rivalry deepens

The unwinding of Meta’s deal shows how tech founders struggle to cut China ties.

Al JazeeraApr 27, 8:27 PM

China seeks to block US tech giant Meta from AI acquisition

Bejing tightens scrutiny of AI industry amid intensifying geopolitical rivalry with the US over the technology.

CNBCApr 28, 8:31 AM

'Draconian development' in Meta-Manus deal draws the line in China's AI race with the U.S.

Beijing's decision to block Meta's acquisition of Manus is a warning to other startups thinking of relocating data, talent and intellectual property abroad.

CNBCApr 28, 3:56 PM

Op-ed: In blocking Meta-Manus deal, China sends a powerful message to U.S. market about AI race

When Mark Zuckerberg's Meta acquired Manus, a Singapore-based AI startup with Chinese roots, many saw a routine deal. They don't know China.