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China Is Investigating Meta’s Latest A.I. Acquisition

January 8, 2026

China's commerce ministry is investigating Meta's acquisition of the AI startup Manus, valued at over $2 billion. The review focuses on compliance with China's export and investment regulations, particularly concerning the relocation of Manus' technology and staff to Singapore.

China Is Investigating Meta’s Latest A.I. Acquisition

Key Highlights

Meta's acquisition of Manus is valued at over $2 billion.
Manus is a Singapore-based AI startup with Chinese founders.
Chinese officials are assessing potential technology control violations.
The review may determine if an export license was required for the deal.
The investigation is in preliminary stages and may not result in formal action.

China Artificial Intelligence Regulation and Deregulation of Industry Meta Platforms Inc Beijing Bytedance Technology Co Ltd Start-ups TikTok (ByteDance)Manus Singapore

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China Is Investigating Meta’s Latest A.I. Acquisition

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