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China blocks Meta Manus deal wiping out billions and stalling Zuckerberg AI agent push
International
Published on 27 April 2026
The $2B acquisition was halted after a prolonged probe
China has ordered Meta to unwind its multibillion-dollar Manus acquisition, reversing a deal that was expected to support Zuckerberg’s ambitions for AI agents. The decision follows a months-long investigation and could force Meta to unwind investments, restructure plans, and reassess how it expands in China-linked AI and technology markets.
- China ordered Meta to unwind the Manus acquisition
- The deal was worth about $2B and followed a long probe
- Meta faces potential financial and strategic setbacks for AI agents
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