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Meta reportedly moves to unwind $2B Manus deal after Beijing’s demand

This is the most concrete step yet toward complying with a divestiture order Beijing issued roughly two months ago on national security grounds.

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Jun 14, 2026 at 00:03 TechCrunch

Meta reportedly moves to unwind $2B Manus deal after Beijing’s demand

This is the most concrete step yet toward complying with a divestiture order Beijing issued roughly two months ago on national security g...

May 31, 2026 at 14:51 Hacker News

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May 27, 2026 at 13:48 TechCrunch

China is increasingly keeping its best AI talent to itself

China's AI boom is producing world-class talent, and Beijing is increasingly reluctant to let them go elsewhere.

Apr 30, 2026 at 17:47 Ars Technica

Beijing bans drone sales even as rest of world buys Chinese drones

Beijing's citywide ban restricts the sale, transport, and storage of drones.

Apr 27, 2026 at 18:12 Ars Technica

China kills Meta’s acquisition of Manus as US-China AI rivalry deepens

The unwinding of Meta’s deal shows how tech founders struggle to cut China ties.

Apr 27, 2026 at 13:16 TechCrunch

China blocks Meta’s $2B Manus deal after months-long probe

China has ordered Meta to unwind its multibillion-dollar Manus acquisition, dealing a potential setback to Zuckerberg’s push into AI agents.

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