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China blocks Meta's $2 billion purchase of AI firm Manus

China has forced Meta to unwind its acquisition of AI startup Manus, demonstrating Beijing's willingness to use economic weapons to safeguard key interests.

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China has forced Meta to unwind its acquisition of AI startup Manus, demonstrating Beijing's willingness to use economic weapons to safeguard key interests.

e/eineurope · topic · T-18274cycle Friday, 1 May 2026 at 23:39 UTC · first reported 28 Apr