Beijing, Aug 11, 2026 (AFP) - AI firm Manus to resume 'independent' operations after China blocks Meta deal

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2026-08-11

AI startup Manus said Tuesday it would soon return to operating as an independent company, months after Beijing blocked the acquisition of the Chinese-developed, Singapore-based firm by Facebook owner Meta. The two companies announced in December that Meta had agreed to acquire Manus, an artificial intelligence agent, in a deal reportedly worth around $2 billion. But in April China's top economic planning body said it prohibited the deal, and req......

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