Wednesday, 7 January, 2026
Meta’s Manus Acquisition Faces Scrutiny in Washington and Beijing
Meta’s $2 billion acquisition of AI startup Manus has sparked contrasting reactions from global superpowers. While Washington raises national security concerns regarding the startup’s Chinese origins and technology transfer, Beijing is reviewing the deal for potential export control violations. As Meta moves Manus operations to Singapore to mitigate risks, the deal has become a focal point for Sino-U.S. tech tensions.
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