Manus AI founder was prevented from leaving the country, directly related to negotiations with Meta for a $2 billion acquisition.

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2026-03-27 17:03:34

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Manus AI founder is being prevented from leaving the country, directly related to Meta’s $2.0 billion acquisition negotiations.

Chinese government controls on the transfer of critical technology and talent are affecting cross-border technology deals. Meta is in talks with Manus AI about an acquisition worth as much as $2.0 billion, but the founder cannot leave China, showing the government’s emphasis on technological sovereignty. Such intervention could become the norm for future cross-border M&A.

The deal involves core AI technology, and Manus AI’s technical strength makes it a strategic target for Meta. However, the Chinese market’s appeal to internet giants also forces Meta to consider the position of the Chinese government in the negotiations. In 2019, China’s tech-company M&A deal value already exceeded $46.0 billion, highlighting the complexity of technology flows.

Going forward, it will be important to watch how the Chinese government strikes a balance between technology exports and national security, and how companies can advance a global expansion plan within the regulatory framework. The game between technological sovereignty and market expansion remains a major issue for the technology industry.

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