According to ChainCatcher, citing Xinhua News Agency, He Yadong, spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce, said in response to questions about the review of Meta's acquisition of the artificial intelligence platform Manus that the Chinese government has always supported enterprises in carrying out mutually beneficial transnational operations and international technological cooperation in accordance with laws and regulations.
It should be noted that enterprises engaging in overseas investment, technology export, data transfer, cross-border mergers and acquisitions must comply with Chinese laws and regulations and follow legal procedures. The Ministry of Commerce, in conjunction with relevant departments, will conduct an assessment and investigation into the consistency of this acquisition with relevant laws and regulations concerning export controls, technology import and export, and overseas investment.
