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news Npr World 2026-04-27

China Blocks Meta's Proposed Acquisition of AI Startup Manus

Meta announced that China has blocked its attempt to acquire the AI startup Manus. The tech giant maintained that the transaction fully complied with applicable laws and expected a resolution to the inquiry.

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