Dec 30 (Reuters) - Meta said on Monday it would acquire ‌Chinese-founded artificial intelligence startup Manus, as the ‌technology giant accelerates efforts to integrate advanced AI across its ...

The Chinese government has ordered Meta to unwind its acquisition of Manus, potentially hurting Meta's push into building AI agents.

China's blocking of Meta's $2 billion Manus AI acquisition signals a shift, making Singapore a less effective shield for ...

The ban sends a message that China is intent on keeping its AI knowledge within the country.

In April 2026, China’s National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) blocked the acquisition of Manus, a Chinese-founded AI agent startup, by ...

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

Last month, China barred the founders of the AI startup from leaving the country, as the deal was being probed on national security grounds.

(Bloomberg/Kurt Wagner) — Meta Platforms Inc. has agreed to acquire Singapore-based AI startup Manus, adding a popular artificial intelligence agent as the social-media company works to build a ...

What makes this case unusual isn't the ruling itself. It's how both sides responded. No lawsuits, no political theater. The block might not be as big a blow as it seems.

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.

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