China Moves to Limit US Investment in Tech After Meta AI Deal

4 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Apr 24

China plans to restrict US investment in its technology firms following Meta's acquisition of AI startup Manus.
Chinese regulators told firms like Moonshot AI and StepFun to seek approval before accepting US capital in funding rounds.
This move signals escalating tensions over foreign investment in China’s tech sector, especially amid heightened global competition in artificial intelligence.

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