On April 2, in response to media inquiries regarding Meta's acquisition of the artificial intelligence startup Manus, He Yadong, spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce, made an official statement at a regular press conference. He Yadong clearly stated that the Chinese government has always supported enterprises in conducting transnational operations and technology cooperation according to their own development needs, but such activities must strictly comply with Chinese laws and regulations and fulfill legal procedures.
Previously, it was reported that Meta, the parent company of Facebook, was actively advancing its acquisition plan for Manus. This move is seen by the market as Meta's effort to further strengthen its strategic layout in the field of general artificial intelligence (AGI), enhancing technical barriers and market competitiveness. Manus, an innovative company focused on creating "the first AI agent capable of automatically performing complex tasks," has core technological assets that are highly attractive to tech giants accelerating the construction of an AI ecosystem.
