China blocks Meta's $2B Manus deal

- Beijing ordered Meta to unwind its purchase of Manus, a Chinese‑founded AI startup, effectively blocking the more than $2 billion acquisition this week. - Multiple outlets reported Beijing tightened scrutiny on foreign investments in frontier technology, citing national‑security and industrial‑policy concerns this week. - The move signals growing geopolitical fragmentation in AI markets, affecting product availability and partnerships across regions. (reuters.com)