The latest example: Meta’s $2 billion attempt to acquire Manus, an AI agent startup that was founded in China.

China is investigating Meta's acquisition of AI startup Manus. This probe examines potential violations of laws concerning ...

Beijing worries the $2.5 billion acquisition of startup Manus will encourage more entrepreneurs to follow in its footsteps.

Meta announced last week it was buying Manus, which is Singapore-based with Chinese roots, as the California tech giant ...

Meta's Manus deal faces a probe from China's regulator. Analysts say it's about sending a message that China's AI talent ...

China has opened an investigation into Meta's $2 billion purchase of AI startup Manus, examining whether the deal violates ...

Probe comes amid concerns the US$2.5 billion acquisition could breach tech export controls and encourage more start-ups to ...

Chinese officials are reviewing Meta’s $2bn purchase of artificial intelligence platform Manus for possible technology export ...

Manus is joining Meta, the two companies said on Dec. 30, 2025. Manus will sell its general-purpose AI agent to businesses on ...

Chinese government officials are reportedly reviewing Meta Platforms $2 billion acquisition of artificial intelligence ...

Xiao set up Manus’s parent, Butterfly Effect, in 2022 and launched a ChatGPT-powered application for browsers, called Monica. The Butterfly Effect apps targeted markets outside China, mainly North ...

Beijing’s comments come amid reports it was reviewing US technology company's acquisition of Artificial Intelligence startup ...