"China's foreign investment regulator stated it 'made a decision to prohibit foreign investment in the Manus project in accordance with laws and regulations.' This decision required the involved parties to withdraw the acquisition transaction."
"Manus gained attention with its 'general agent' technology, which utilized a hosted Ubuntu desktop to perform tasks on behalf of users. The company moved its headquarters to Singapore to evade Chinese regulations."
"The investigation into the acquisition concluded with a decision to prevent the transaction, signaling that Beijing is opposed to the idea of Chinese AI becoming Western property."
"China and the U.S. view locally-made AI as a strategic asset, leading to restrictions on foreign investments in significant technologies. This practice is common globally across various technology sectors."
China's foreign investment regulator has prohibited Meta's acquisition of Manus, a company known for its AI technology. Manus, which relocated to Singapore to avoid Chinese regulations, caught Meta's attention after its launch in March 2025. An investigation by Chinese authorities led to the decision to block the transaction, reflecting concerns over foreign ownership of local AI assets. This move signals Beijing's stance against local companies relocating abroad and emphasizes the strategic importance of AI technology in both China and the U.S.
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