Manus, a China-origin AI company, announced on the 1st that it had officially completed its transition to independent operations. Following its acquisition by Meta, Chinese companies including Tencent were reported to have bought back shares against the backdrop of opposition from the Chinese government.
Manus stated on its official website that it had officially resumed independent operations and that its founding members were leading the company’s current management.
Meta acquired the company in December 2025, but the Chinese government was reported to have opposed the acquisition, affecting movements in related shares.
The article outlines the progress of share buybacks by Chinese companies alongside Manus’s transition to independence.