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Joyce ZK Lim

The authorities this week ordered the unravelling of the American tech giant’s US$2 billion (S$2.6 billion) purchase of Manus.
NEWS ANALYSIS

What China’s blocking of Manus deal means for its AI start-ups relocating overseas for US capital

The startup’s fate raises questions about Chinese AI firms venturing abroad in search of a more neutral identity with which to tap foreign funds and expand globally

Beijing’s swift scrutiny reflects worries that Manus’ high-profile sale might prompt more of the country’s tech stars to chase the same path.

Beijing looms large over Singapore-based Manus’ deal with Meta

The swift scrutiny shows fears Manus’ sale could spur more tech stars to follow the same path

A human-controlled humanoid robot waters a potted plant at robotics start-up Zerith's data collection facility in Hefei.

Humanoid robots have a data problem. China’s ‘training centres’ hope to fix it

China has more than 150 companies that make these droids

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