The unwinding of Meta’s deal shows how tech founders struggle to cut China ties.

China said Monday it has decided to block Meta's $2 billion acquisition of Manus, a Singaporean AI startup with Chinese roots.

Beijing says domestic tech companies must seek explicit government approval for accepting US investment

It comes after months of scrutiny by Chinese regulators over deal struck with Facebook owner.

The unwinding of Meta’s deal shows how tech founders struggle to cut China ties.

Beijing's decision to block Meta's acquisition of Manus is a warning to other startups thinking of relocating data, talent and intellectual property abroad.

When Mark Zuckerberg's Meta acquired Manus, a Singapore-based AI startup with Chinese roots, many saw a routine deal. They don't know China.