China blocks Meta’s acquisition of AI startup Manus

# China Blocks Meta's Deal to Buy AI Startup China has blocked Facebook owner Meta from buying Manus, an AI company that can handle complex business tasks like writing code or analyzing market data. China's government didn't explain its decision, but the move signals concern about advanced technology leaving the country and comes amid broader U.S.-China tensions over AI development. The blockage illustrates how countries are increasingly using their power over business deals to protect what they see as strategically important technology.