Business·27.04.2026AI özeti China Blocks Meta's Acquisition of AI Company Manus Amid US-China Tech Rivalry
China has formally ordered Meta to unwind its $2 billion acquisition of AI company Manus, citing national security concerns. The deal, completed in December 2025, had been under review since January 2026. This marks a significant escalation in US-China AI rivalry and signals increased difficulty for cross-border tech deals. Manus founders had relocated most of their team to Singapore and established offshore entities to distance from China, but the Chinese government's decision creates uncertainty for both companies' AI ambitions.