What legal risks does Meta face in acquiring Manus? | Explanation

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[Caixin] The acquisition of the Chinese AI startup Manus by American tech giant Meta, completed last December, continues to spark controversy. On March 26, 2026, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian hosted a regular press conference. A journalist from Agence France-Presse asked about a report in the Financial Times yesterday that the Chinese government has prohibited two executives from Manus from leaving the country. Can the Chinese side confirm this and explain the reasons for the travel ban?

“I am not aware of the situation you mentioned and suggest you inquire with the relevant authorities in China,” Lin Jian said.

Currently, the official stance of China regarding Manus has remained unchanged since January of this year. On January 8, He Yadong, spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce, stated at a regular press conference that the Ministry of Commerce will work with relevant departments to assess the consistency of the acquisition with laws and regulations related to export controls, technology import and export, and foreign investment.

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