China’s top economic planning body says Chinese authorities block Meta’s acquisition of AI startup Manus. In a statement released Monday, the planner reports that the deal is not approved after a regulatory review. Both outlets describe the decision as part of China’s oversight of major transactions that may involve sensitive technology or competition-related concerns. The reports specify that the action follows the review process and that the acquisition is stopped before it can proceed. While the coverage is brief, it emphasizes that the block is official and originates from China’s economic planning authority, which oversees and evaluates certain types of acquisitions. The articles do not provide detailed reasoning for the denial, additional conditions, or information about whether either party can reapply or appeal. The decision is reported as affecting Meta’s planned purchase of Manus, an AI startup, indicating that regulators intervene at the stage of approval rather than after the transaction has closed.