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China blocks Meta’s Manus deal after months-long probe, thwarting purchase

South China Morning Post South China Morning Post April 27, 2026 at 8:18 AM

Top economic planner rejects proposal to buy domestic AI firm, citing ‘laws and regulations’

1-MIN READ1-MIN2 ListenJi Siqiin BeijingPublished: 4:18pm, 27 Apr 2026Updated: 4:20pm, 27 Apr 2026China has officially blocked the proposed purchase of domestic artificial intelligence firm Manus by Meta Platforms.

The National Development and Reform Commission, the country’s top economic planner, announced the ruling in a statement on Monday.

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