China: China Ministry of Commerce announced assessment of Meta Platforms acquisition of Manus
Description
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…
Scope
Policy Area
Foreign direct investment
Policy Instrument
MNE: Entry and ownership rule
Regulated Economic Activity
ML and AI development
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body