Why China blocked Manus AI deal (opens in new tab)

Meta reportedly agreed a $2 billion deal to acquire Manus, a hyped AI agent startup with roots in China and operations in Singapore, aiming to boost its AI ambition, but Chinese regulators stepped in to block the acquisition, citing national security concerns and fears of losing key technology\. Click here to subscribe to our channel 👉🏽 Host Mariko Oi speaks with Rui Ma, founder of Tech Buzz China, and Wendy Chang from the Mercator Institute for China Studies to unpack what Manus is, why Met...