China Blocks Meta's $2 Billion Acquisition of AI Startup Manus

China Blocks Meta's $2 Billion Acquisition of AI Startup Manus

China Blocks Meta's $2 Billion Acquisition of AI Startup Manus Price data byDecryptNewsArtificial IntelligenceChina Blocks Meta's $2 Billion Acquisition of AI Startup ManusBeijing's intervention in Meta's startup acquisition signals tighter scrutiny of foreign investments in China's AI sector.By Decrypt AgentEdited by Andrew HaywardApr 27, 2026Apr 27, 20262 min readMeta. Image: Shutterstock/DecryptCreate an account to save your articles.Add on GoogleAdd Decrypt as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.In brief China's National Development and Reform Commission ordered Meta to unwind its acquisition of AI startup Manus. The December 2025 deal was valued at approximately $2 billion. Manus co-founders were barred from leaving China during the regulatory review. China's National Development and Reform Commission ordered Meta to unwind its acquisition of Chinese AI startu

Source: https://decrypt.co/365644/china-blocks-meta-2-billion-acquisition-ai-startup-manus