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China Blocks Meta's Acquisition of AI Firm Manus

China's National Development and Reform Commission has blocked Meta Platforms' proposed purchase of Manus, an AI start-up developed in mainland China. The ruling forces the cancellation of the transaction, impacting international tech deals.

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