Beijing blocks Meta's $2bn acquisition of Manus after security review

Nikkei Asia | April 27, 2026, 5:07 a.m. | Original

HONG KONG -- Beijing has prohibited Meta's acquisition of Chinese-founded agentic AI company Manus after a national security review, the National Development and Reform Commission, announced on Monday.

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