China blocks Meta’s $2bn purchase of AI group Manus

Chinese regulators blocked Meta’s $2bn purchase of AI group Manus. They reviewed whether the deal violated Beijing’s investment rules; the post does not disclose terms, timing, or findings.

Why it matters: HKR-H/K/R all pass: FT reports China blocked Meta’s $2bn Manus purchase, tying Big Tech M&A, AI asset pricing, and cross-border regulation. Deal terms and timing are not disclosed, so it stays low in 85–94.