US Demands Venezuela to Cut Ties With China, Russia, Iran, Cuba Mexico Business News Politics
Manus’ Meta Buyout Tests the Limits of a Transferable China Tech Model for Going Global The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine Politics
Ford warns Carney not to cut tariffs on Chinese EVs as PM looks to repair ties with Beijing CBC Events
Meta faces China probe over acquisition of AI agent startup Manus CNBC Politics
The White House on Wednesday stopped short of denying reports that the United States has urged Venezuela to cut ties with adversaries such as China, Russia and Iran, instead emphasising Washington’s determination to maintain “American dominance” in the western hemisphere. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt cited frequent leaks coming out of classified briefings and stated she would “not confirm or deny or get into what the Secretary has said in classified settings to members of Congress.” However,... Events
China Reviews Meta’s $2 Billion Deal to Buy AI Startup Manus Bloomberg.com Economics
Chinese authorities are considering whether to step in over Meta Platforms’ acquisition of Manus – an artificial intellligence agent developer with Chinese roots – amid concerns the deal could breach technology export controls and encourage more start-ups to relocate offshore, according to two sources. One of the sources said officials, including at the Ministry of Commerce, were looking into the transaction and that the review could lead to action. The other said the chances of intervention... Economics
US Tells Venezuela to Cut Ties With China and Russia, ABC Says Bloomberg.com Politics
Meta Platforms’ multibillion-dollar acquisition of Manus, a Chinese-founded artificial intelligence agent start-up, has set off a mix of excitement and unease in China’s tech circles, opening what some see as a new “cash-out” route for AI entrepreneurs beyond the traditional IPO playbook. Industry observers said the acquisition was made possible by two key developments: Manus’ progress in building a globally competitive general AI agent and the founders’ decision to relocate the business... Economics
Meta Buys AI Agent Startup for $2 Billion, Says It Will Cut All Ties With China Gizmodo Economics
Meta to buy Chinese founded startup Manus to boost advanced AI Reuters Politics
Meta says AI startup Manus to cut China ties after acquisition Nikkei Asia Politics
