China seeks to block US tech giant Meta from AI acquisition

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: April 27, 2026Country: China

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China seeks to block US tech giant Meta from AI acquisition

China has announced it is blocking Meta's acquisition of the AI startup Manus, tightening scrutiny on foreign investments in tech startups. The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) stated that the acquisition is prohibited, without specifically naming Meta. This move highlights Beijing's growing concerns over US acquisitions of AI talent and intellectual property in China.

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