AI startup Manus resumes autonomous operations after Chinese veto the sale to Meta
On July 1, China implemented a new regulation that strengthens control over investments abroad and technology transfer
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On July 1, China implemented a new regulation that strengthens control over investments abroad and technology transfer to other countries. The notice, quoted by the Chinese business publication Yicai on Tuesday, specifies that data generated by certain users since December 29, 2025 will be deleted between August 23 and 24. The missive urged affected users to back up data before August 23.
Furthermore, Nevertheless, the Chinese Ministry of Trade warned in January that operations involving external investment, technology export, data transfer and cross-border acquisitions must comply with national legislation. But in April China blocked the deal, invoking foreign investment security rules. While the text recognizes investors the “right to take independent decisions and take their own risks”, it also warns them of the need to “not endanger China’s national security or harm national interests.”.
In addition, In December, Meta had announced the acquisition of Manus, a Chinese-based artificial intelligence company based in Singapore, for two billion dollars (€1.7 billion), in an unusual move by a major technology company in the United States over a China-related company. The US company had ensured that there would be no remaining Chinese participation in Manus and that it would cease operations in China.
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On July 1, China implemented a new regulation that strengthens control over investments abroad and technology transfer to other countries.
reliability low1/2 sourcesThe notice, quoted by the Chinese business publication Yicai on Tuesday, specifies that data generated by certain users since December 29, 2025 will be deleted between August 23 and 24.
reliability low1/2 sourcesThe missive urged affected users to back up data before August 23.
reliability low1/2 sourcesNevertheless, the Chinese Ministry of Trade warned in January that operations involving external investment, technology export, data transfer and cross-border acquisitions must comply with national legislation.
reliability low1/2 sourcesBut in April China blocked the deal, invoking foreign investment security rules.
reliability low1/2 sourcesWhile the text recognizes investors the “right to take independent decisions and take their own risks”, it also warns them of the need to “not endanger China’s national security or harm national interests.”.
reliability low1/2 sourcesIn December, Meta had announced the acquisition of Manus, a Chinese-based artificial intelligence company based in Singapore, for two billion dollars (€1.7 billion), in an unusual move by a major technology company in the United States over a China-related company.
reliability low1/2 sourcesThe US company had ensured that there would be no remaining Chinese participation in Manus and that it would cease operations in China.
reliability low1/2 sources
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