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China moves to block AI startups from taking US money without clearance
Technology
Published on 24 April 2026
AI firms like Moonshot AI are told to refuse US funding
China’s regulators are reportedly requiring major tech firms, including AI startups, to reject US investment unless they get official clearance. Companies such as Moonshot AI and StepFun have been told to turn away US funds, while ByteDance is facing similar limits on secondary share sales. The crackdown is framed as protecting sensitive technologies tied to national security.
- China reportedly bars US tech investment without official clearance
- AI startups like Moonshot AI and StepFun were asked to reject US funds
- ByteDance faces curbs on secondary share sales
- The moves target sensitive technologies linked to national security
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