According to a notice published on the website of the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) on April 27, the Office of the Foreign Investment Security Review Mechanism (NDRC) has made a decision prohibiting foreign investment in the Manus acquisition project, requiring the parties involved to withdraw the acquisition transaction.
Image: On December 30, 2025, Manus, the world's first general-purpose artificial intelligence agent, announced that it would soon be joining the US tech giant Meta. Manus will continue to provide products and subscription services to users through its app and website, and the company will continue to operate in Singapore.
On April 2, in response to questions regarding the measures Meta will take in acquiring Manus and related issues concerning cross-border operations, He Yadong, spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce, stated that the Chinese government supports enterprises in conducting cross-border operations and technological cooperation as needed, provided that such activities comply with Chinese laws and regulations and follow legal procedures.
