China tightens border crossings after Meta's play for AI startup Manus

Beijing aims to protect tech, data with regulations on people and capital

Facebook parent Meta's attempted acquisition of Chinese agentic AI developer Manus is thought to have spurred Beijing to add the new regulations. (Photo by Tomoki Mera)

BEIJING — China's government has bolstered entry and exit controls to prevent leaks of data, artificial intelligence, and other advanced technologies with rules slated to take effect on Sept. 15, aiming to shore up economic security.

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