The Chinese government just threw a wrench in Meta's AI strategy, blocking its purchase of the startup Manus. See why and ...

Meta is buying Manus for over $2 billion. Here's what the AI agent does, who built it, and why the deal matters.

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.

By Laurie Chen BEIJING, June 1 (Reuters) - China issued sweeping new rules on Monday tightening control of overseas deals ...

By Laurie Chen BEIJING, June 1 (Reuters) - China issued sweeping new rules on Monday tightening control of overseas deals ...

Facebook-owner Meta's acquisition of AI start-up Manus has been blocked by Chinese regulators. Announced in late December, Meta said the deal - estimated to be worth around $2bn (£1.48bn) at the time ...

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

The three co-founders are discussing a funding round that would value Manus at least at the $2 billion Meta paid to acquire it ...

Manus co-founders pursue $1B funding to reclaim AI startup after China orders Meta to reverse $2B+ acquisition amid tech investment scrutiny.

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.

A new regulation will also grant Beijing the authority to counter foreign entities it views as harming its interests.

China has decided to block Meta Platforms Inc.’s $2 billion acquisition of agentic AI startup Manus, a surprise move to unwind a controversial deal that’s drawn fire for the leakage of technology to ...