According to Odaily Planet Daily, the Chinese government is taking punitive measures against employees involved in Meta's $2 billion acquisition of AI startup Manus, potentially including restricting the exit of executives from the country. Manus, headquartered in Singapore but with Chinese origins, derives its core technology and R&D team from China. China's Ministry of Commerce has initiated a regulatory review of the acquisition, focusing on whether the transaction violates relevant Chinese laws and regulations, such as technology export controls and data cross-border transfer rules. The review centers on whether the technology developed by Manus in China falls under prohibited or restricted export categories, and whether the model of relocating the team to Singapore before selling to Meta constitutes a de facto technology export. This review reflects China's strict stance on technology security and compliance, emphasizing that even if a company relocates outside China, it must still adhere to Chinese laws as long as the technology originates from China. The review outcomes may include approval of the transaction, requirements to complete additional procedures, or blocking the deal if deemed non-compliant.