China: Ministry of Commerce assessment of Meta Platforms' acquisition of Manus regarding compliance with export control, technology import and export, and outbound investment regulations
Progress
Current status
under deliberation
27 Apr 2026 in force
08 Jan 2026 under deliberation
Scope
Implementers
China
Policy Area
Foreign direct investment
Policy Instrument
MNE: Entry and ownership rule
Regulated Economic Activity
ML and AI development
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Office of the Foreign Investment Security Review Mechanism issued prohibition decision against Meta's acquisition of Manus
On 27 April 2026, the Office of the Foreign Investment Security Review Mechanism at the National Development and Reform Commission issued a decision prohibiting Meta's foreign acquisition of the Manus project. The Commission issued the decision unde…
Event type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body
China Ministry of Commerce announced assessment of Meta Platforms acquisition of Manus
On 8 January 2026, the China Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) announced an assessment of Meta Platforms Inc's acquisition of the Manus artificial intelligence platform. The MOFCOM spokesperson stated at a regular press briefing that enterprises engagin…
Event type
investigation
Action type
announcement
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body