Finance & Policy
China Blocks Meta AI Deal, Trade Rules Tighten
China’s decision to block Meta’s $2bn Manus deal puts tech trade regulation at the center of AI investment and cross border mergers for global firms.
April 28, 2026
China’s decision to block Meta’s $2bn Manus deal puts tech trade regulation at the center of AI investment and cross border mergers for global firms.
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