Manus eyes US$1 billion buyback after Beijing blocks Meta deal

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By Eifeh StromMay 24, 2026, 9:52 pm312 ptsTop
Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) startup Manus is reportedly evaluating a US$1 billion fundraising round to buy back control of the company from Meta Platforms, in response to Chinese authorities ordering the company to withdraw from Meta's more than US$2 billion acquisition deal.

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