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

International relationsBeijing aims to protect tech, data with regulations on people and capitalFacebook 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)SHUNSUKE TABETAAugust 19, 2026 00:37 JSTBEIJING -- 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.