Business · 1h ago
Tencent in Talks to Buy Manus From Meta After Beijing Orders Unwind
Tencent is reportedly negotiating with Manus and other investors to raise $2 billion to buy the AI startup back from Meta. The move follows Beijing's intervention, which ordered the two companies to unwind the deal six months after Meta's surprise acquisition. Manus expects to remain independent of Tencent if the buyback succeeds.
Meridian48 take
The story underscores how Chinese tech giants must navigate state directives, with Tencent's involvement adding a layer of complexity to Manus's future independence.
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Tencent is reportedly in talks to acquire Manus from Meta, following Beijing intervention — company expects to remain independent of Chinese tech giant →
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