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Meta Is Unwinding Its $2 Billion Deal With Manus. What That Means for META Stock.

Meta stock inches down as the company begins unwinding Manus acquisition. Here’s how you should play META shares following the announcement.

AI robots can go rogue – a researcher on how easily it happens

AI robots can go rogue – a researcher on how easily it happens

Earlier this year in Beijing, a humanoid robot crossed a half-marathon finish line in a blistering 50 minutes, 26 seconds. The feat immediately lit up global headlines for shattering the human world record by almost seven minutes.

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APEC China CEO Forum to Open Alongside China International Supply Chain Expo, Boosting Asia-Pacific Cooperation

BEIJING, June 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The APEC China CEO Forum, hosted by China Council for Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT), a flagship business event during APEC China Year, will take place in Beijing on June 21, one day before the opening of the Fourth China International Supply Chain Expo…

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China backs US-Iran deal to end 107-day war, urges swift reopening of Strait

In a significant diplomatic development, China has expressed enthusiastic support for the US-Iran agreement designed to resolve their 107-day standoff and restore access to the crucial Strait of Hormuz. Beijing is optimistic that the upcoming Memorandum of Understanding will be finalized, fostering much-needed stability for international commerce and energy supply.

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Hong Kong opens consultation on first 5-year plan that echoes mainland China's playbook

Hong Kong has launched a public consultation for its first five-year plan in a politically symbolic step that brings it closer to mainland China's development approach

Myanmar's former junta chief kicks off visit to China as civilian president

BEIJING - Myanmar's Min Aung Hlaing arrived in Beijing on Monday for a five-day visit at the invitation of ‌Chinese leader Xi Jinping, China's state media reported, marking his first trip to the world's second-largest economy since being elected president.

Taiwan launches website to collect intelligence on China

Taiwan has opened a new website for Chinese citizens to share intelligence. The platform encourages those who value democracy to report on Beijing. This move comes amid ongoing tensions between Taiwan and China. Taiwan's National Security Bureau stated the channel follows practices from intelligence agencies in the US, UK, and…

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China's direct missile strike threat to Australia is 'growing': Report

China's direct missile strike threat to Australia is 'growing': Report

China's missile power is increasing, posing a direct threat to Australia. Beijing is developing long-range and hypersonic weapons. This capability could reach Australia from ships, submarines, and new intermediate-range ballistic missiles. The threat is expected to grow over the next decade. Australia's public is not fully aware of this developing…

The Economic Times

Why Trump and other G7 leaders meeting without China might be a mistake

China's absence from G7 summits seems increasingly odd given its global economic influence

Trump and other G7 leaders are meeting without China. Is that a mistake?

China's absence from G7 summits seems increasingly odd given its global economic influence

China Sees Red As US Tags BYD, Baidu And Alibaba In 'Military List'

China Sees Red As US Tags BYD, Baidu And Alibaba In 'Military List'

The Pentagon had added several non-state-backed Chinese companies, including electric vehicle maker BYD, and technology firms Alibaba and Baidu to its military list, aimed at identifying companies which the US administration views as having links to the Chinese military.

International Business Times

How the collapse of Chinese investment left London with ghost neighbourhoods

How the collapse of Chinese investment left London with ghost neighbourhoods

A boom time of development investment has come to an end — and the capital is left with ghost neighbourhoods and holes in the landscape to prove it

Evening Standard

China 'strongly dissatisfied' with Pentagon move against top Chinese tech firms

China 'strongly dissatisfied' with Pentagon move against top Chinese tech firms

China is deeply unhappy with the United States placing several major Chinese firms on a Pentagon list. This move impacts top technology and solar companies. Beijing warns of firm retaliation if its companies are not treated fairly. The U.S. ban on contracting with these firms begins in 2027. This action…

The Economic Times

Meta Begins Unwinding $2 Billion Manus Deal After Beijing Orders Breakup

Meta Begins Unwinding $2 Billion Manus Deal After Beijing Orders Breakup

Meta has reportedly completed an operational separation from Manus and halted data sharing between the two companies as it works to comply with a directive issued by Chinese authorities.

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Spy Turtles And Fish In The Sea? China Claims Sea Animals Are Being Turned Into Secret Spy Devices

Chinese authorities allege foreign agencies are using marine animals with tracking devices for espionage in territorial waters.

Philippines protests China's sanctions on defence chief

The Philippines' defence ‌boss will continue to do his duty in the face of China's "wickedness", he says, after Beijing sanctioned him for "erroneous remarks".

BAIC FOTON eView Connect Makes a Strong Debut in Thailand, Pioneering a New Paradigm for Green Logistics in Southeast Asia

BEIJING, June 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CP FOTON recently held an official launch event in Bangkok, Thailand, to unveil its eView Connect new energy van. Senior executives from the CP Group and Foton International, along with the first batch of customers, strategic partners, financial partners, national dealers, and local media,…

China claims 'spy sea turtles' are studying its coastline

Beijing claims foreign intelligence agencies are attaching tracking and monitoring devices to sea creatures to gather information that could expose weaknesses in China's coastal defences.

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50% More Efficient: iQIYI Emerging Film Project "None Shall Escape" Charts a New Path for AI Film Production With NadouPro

BEIJING, June 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On June 9, iQIYI, China's leading online entertainment platform, launched "None Shall Escape" on iQIYI and iQIYI International, a psychological thriller under the platform's Emerging Film Project initiative. The film is among the first feature films produced with the support of NadouPro, iQIYI's AI…

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Philippine defence chief vows to press on against China's 'wickedness' after sanctions

Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro will continue his duties despite China's sanctions. Beijing imposed penalties on Teodoro for his remarks about China's actions. Ties between the Philippines and China have worsened due to disputes in the South China Sea. Teodoro stated he will uphold the nation against Chinese aggression. Manila…

Air China C909 hits bird as Chinese jets face growing 'real-world' tests

A suspected bird strike on a Chinese-made C909 regional jet in Beijing has reportedly left some marks on its nose and airframe, but experts said the likelihood of any severe damage was very low.

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China's Ministry of State Security warns 'spy turtles' are fishing for sea secrets

Foreign spies are fitting turtles and fish with sensors to create underwater maps of China's coastline, Beijing warned Friday in apparent reference to its Western competitors. The data collected would be used to create "underwater maps" that can "identify weak points in China's coastal defences, posing a serious threat to…

The Independent UK

Philippines protests China's sanctions against its defense chief as 'an unfriendly act'

The Philippine government says China’s imposition of sanctions, including an entry ban, against Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. was “an unfriendly act” that could further strain relations

International Business Times UK

War Fears Surge After Taiwan Conducts First Anti-Invasion Drill Using US-Made HIMARS Rockets

Taiwan conducts live-fire drills using US-made HIMARS near its western coast, escalating regional tensions as a $14 billion US arms deal remains under review.

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After spat with Chinese gov't, Meta cuts AI Manus off from its internal systems and is 'sunsetting' platform, report claims — Beijing-ordered breakup of $2 billion AI deal begins

Meta has finished separating its operations from Manus, the Chinese-founded agentic AI startup it acquired for roughly $2 billion in December.

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