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China Blocks Meta's $2B Manus Bid, Cites 'Laws and Regulations'
What Actually Happened
| # | Claim | Date | Entities | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China blocked Meta's $2 billion US dollar acquisition of Manus, a Singapore-based AI startup. | China, Meta, Manus | CNBC (archived) | |
| 2 | Beijing said it had 'decided to prohibit foreign investment in a startup in accordance with laws and regulations.' | Beijing, China | CNBC (archived) | |
| 3 | Meta said the acquisition 'complied fully with applicable law.' | Meta | BBC News (archived) | |
| 4 | Since March, Beijing has prevented the founders of Manus from leaving China. | Beijing, China, Manus | Reuters (archived) | |
| 5 | US President Donald Trump is set to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping later this month. | Donald Trump, Xi Jinping, United States, China | Instagram Video (Primary Source) (archived) |