The Financial Times, citing sources familiar with the matter, reported that Chinese authorities are reviewing Meta's proposed $2 billion acquisition of artificial intelligence platform Manus, assessing potential export control violations. The report states that the review focuses on whether transferring Manus's staff and related technology to Singapore requires an export license from China. The review is currently in its early stages, and it is uncertain whether it will escalate into a formal investigation. However, sources indicated that if licensing requirements are involved, authorities could exert some influence on the transaction. (FT)