China Blocks Meta’s Manus Deal, Escalating Control Over AI Talent and Cross-Border Tech Flows

China’s top economic planner has ordered the reversal of a high-profile cross-border acquisition involving Meta and Singapore-based startup Manus, in a move that further marks Beijing’s expanding oversight of outbound technology transfers and foreign participation in sensitive sectors. The directive from the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) requires both parties to unwind the transaction […] The post China Blocks Meta’s Manus Deal, Escalating Control Over AI Talent and Cross-Border Tech Flows appeared first on Tekedia.

  Business   Apr 28, 2026   0   16  Add to Reading List
China Blocks Meta’s Manus Deal, Escalating Control Over AI Talent and Cross-Border Tech Flows

China’s top economic planner has ordered the reversal of a high-profile cross-border acquisition involving Meta and Singapore-based startup Manus, in a move that further marks Beijing’s expanding oversight of outbound technology transfers and foreign participation in sensitive sectors. The directive from the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) requires both parties to unwind the transaction […]

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