Review of Meta-Manus deal underlines China’s tightening grip on AI exports

Jan 10, 2026

China’s review of Meta Platforms’ acquisition of artificial intelligence agent start-up Manus signals Beijing’s intent to more tightly police foreign involvement in sensitive technologies developed by Chinese entrepreneurs, as more founders move operations overseas to sidestep geopolitical scrutiny, analysts say. The Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday that it would work with other Chinese regulators to assess whether the acquisition complied with the country’s export controls and technology...

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