China Export Control Policy 2026: Meta’s AI Acquisition Under Review Amid Tech Rivalry
Exploring the China Export Control Policy 2026 as Beijing reviews Meta's $2.5B acquisition of AI startup Manus and tightens supply chain security.
China's economic strategy for 2026 is clear: open for business, but with a much tighter grip on tech. The Ministry of Commerce just announced that strengthening export controls and supply-chain resilience are its top priorities, signaling a new era of 'security-first' trade.
China Export Control Policy 2026 and the $2.5B Meta Deal
According to the South China Morning Post, officials in Beijing are now reviewing Meta Platforms' acquisition of Manus, a $2.5 billion deal. Manus, an AI agent start-up originally founded in China, recently moved its headquarters to Singapore to attract global investors—but it hasn't escaped Beijing's regulatory reach.
The ministry's investigation focuses on whether the merger complies with strict technology transfer rules. It's a move that analysts say shows China won't let sensitive AI assets slip away through corporate relocation. They're tightening the 'safety net for opening up' as geopolitical friction continues to rise.
Dual-Use Goods and Military Restrictions
The crackdown extends beyond software. Beijing recently banned the export of dual-use goods—items like drones and rare earth elements—to military end-users in Japan. This reflects a broader trend where trade policy is being used as a diplomatic tool in regional disputes.
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