June 1, 2026

China formalises tougher outbound-investment rules after the Meta-Manus blockade

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Beijing’s new framework codifies the technology-tracing approach the NDRC used to unwind Meta’s $2bn Manus acquisition, making cross-border AI deals materially harder. China has formalised a tougher framework for outbound-investment review, codifying...