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China Slams Door on Meta's $2 Billion Purchase of Chinese AI Startup Manus as AI Power Struggle Intensifies

China has blocked Meta's acquisition of AI startup Manus, marking a significant intervention in the global AI competition. The move underscores Beijing's efforts to control strategic technology.

International Business Times UK

Trump to burden consumers with a fresh round of tariffs as Americans continue to struggle with the cost of living: report

Trump’s newest tariff push is sure to face more challenges in court but is likely to prove sturdier than the one the Supreme Court tossed out

The Independent UK

China’s decision to block the $2 billion Meta-Manus deal shows how far Washington and Beijing are drifting apart over AI

Both Washington and Beijing now seek to maintain control of strategic technologies and prevent them from leaking to the other.

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Importing a Chinese Phone? Here are six things you need to know

Want the latest camera flagship but don't want to shell out close to $2,000? You should consider getting the Chinese model of the phone instead.

Android Central

China hit by rare April floods forcing hundreds of residents to evacuate

More than 200 residents forced to flee southern Chinese city after heavy flooding

The Independent UK

China drills 3413 metres through Antarctic ice to reach the hidden waters of Lake Qilin

China has achieved a major milestone in polar exploration, successfully drilling through 3,413 meters of Antarctic ice to reach the area above the Qilin Subglacial Lake. Conducted by the 42nd Antarctic expedition team on February 5, 2026, this feat surpasses the previous global record for hot-water drilling by nearly 900…

The Times of India

Tech Brief (April 28): China Orders Reversal of Meta’s $2 Billion Manus Deal

Bona Film wins approval for China’s first AI movie in theaters, Robot Era raises over $200 million as humanoid robot race heats up

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MP’s website sees cyberattack ‘traceable to China’, sending users to gambling pages

While the majority of traffic appeared to come from China, Sir David’s office has identified a small number of hits from other countries

The Independent UK

Is oil king again? China’s surging cleantech exports show the opposite is true

Over the last two months, nations have scrambled to shore up oil supplies as the Iran war prevented oil tankers moving through the Strait of Hormuz.

The Conversation

Geely Says This Is China’s First Purpose-Built Robotaxi. I'm Not So Sure

Geely plans to begin production of its new purpose-built robotaxi in 2027 with a significant production ramp-up in 2028.

InsideEVs

Dozens of toys in UK recalled for asbestos this year

It is thought that the affected toys all contain sand from mines in China where asbestos fibres can occur naturally and where labelling rules are less rigorous

Evening Standard

Seven killed and dozens injured in first Pakistan strikes on Afghanistan since peace talks, officials say

Pakistan launched strikes on Afghanistan on Monday following peace talks earlier this month

The Independent UK

Japan's prime minister launches a panel to review her country's defense policies as threats escalate

Japan’s prime minister has inaugurated a panel tasked with reviewing her country’s security and defense policies as tensions with China, North Korea and Russia escalate in the region

The Independent UK

EU faces ‘China shock’ as EV imports drive Beijing’s record surplus with bloc

China sold goods worth about $148bn to EU in first quarter of year, but imported just $65bn

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International Business Times

China Blocks Meta's $2 Billion Acquisition of AI Startup Manus Citing Regulatory Grounds

China has blocked Meta Platforms' planned acquisition of artificial intelligence startup Manus, ordering the deal to be unwound after months of regulatory review.

The Independent UK

Inside the Chinese motor show where AI, robots and fierce competition are redefining cars

DRIVESMART: After a first-hand look around Beijing’s vast auto show, Steve Fowler speaks to industry leaders about why China has become the proving ground for new technology, faster development and lower-cost cars – trends set to shape what UK drivers buy next

The Guardian - AU

The new Ange? John Aloisi makes his mark with attacking brand of football in China

Chengdu Rongcheng are riding high in the Chinese Super League under the Australian coach, who is fast becoming a hero in the Sichuan capital

Euronews

China blocks Meta from buying AI startup Manus

Manus catapulted onto the tech sphere when it unveiled what it called the “world’s first fully autonomous AI”.

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TechRadar

‘Extraction and distillation’: US State Department upgrades AI theft accusations to target China’s Deepseek, Moonshot AI and MiniMax

The State Department says Chinese AI companies are 'distilling' US AI models.

The Conversation

Could the Strait of Malacca be the next global flashpoint?

While recent global attention has focused on the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has effectively held closed since late February in a move that has disrupted world energy supplies, a quieter but also important development has been taking shape in south-east Asia.

The Independent UK

China blocks Meta from buying Manus amid AI tensions with US

Manus claims its AI is ‘next paradigm of human-machine collaboration’ and a glimpse at AGI

InsideEVs

BYD’s Denza Z Is The 1,000-HP Roadster Tesla Refuses To Build

Tesla has continually postponed the second-gen Roadster. Now, China’s BYD is stepping up with a spec monster.

The Independent UK

Meta’s $2bn deal to buy AI startup Manus is blocked by China

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The Independent UK

More than 30 toys recalled for asbestos since start of year

It is thought that the affected toys all contain sand from mines in China where asbestos fibres can occur naturally.

The Guardian - UK

China blocks $2bn Meta takeover of AI agent developer Manus

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

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