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China: NDRC prohibits foreign acquisition of AI company Manus

Announcement

27 Apr 2026

In April 2026, the Chinese National Development and Reform Commission prohibited the foreign acquisition of the artificial intelligence startup Manus. According to consistent reports, the acquiring entity is Meta Platforms Inc.

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Implementation date

27 Apr 2026

Revocation date:

No revocation date

Announced: 27 Apr 2026
FDI: Entry and ownership rule In force
On 27 April 2026, the Chinese NDRC Office of the Foreign Investment Security Review Working Mechanism announced the prohibition of the foreign acquisition of the Chinese-born startup Manus. The announ...
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