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China Blocks Meta’s $2 Billion Acquisition of AI Startup Manus - Bloomberg.com

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China Blocks Meta's $2 Billion Acquisition Of AI Startup Manus - Yahoo!

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China blocks Meta's $2B acquisition of Manus in escalating AI rivalry with US: Report - The Indian Express.

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Beijing blocks Meta's $2bn acquisition of Manus after security review - Nikkei Asia.

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China Blocks Meta's $2 Billion Acquisition of AI Startup Manus - Bloomberg.com.

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China Blocks Meta's $2 Billion Acquisition of AI Firm Manus

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**Summary:** China has blocked the acquisition of Meta's AI startup Manus, escalating a rivalry with the United States over AI technology. **Why It Matters:** This event highlights the growing geopolitical tensions between China and the US in the realm of artificial intelligence, potentially impacting global tech markets.

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