Tencent in Talks to Become Largest Shareholder in Manus After Meta Deal Reversed

Chinese tech giant Tencent is reportedly leading negotiations to become the largest shareholder in Manus after Beijing ordered the reversal of Meta's proposed $2 billion acquisition, according to the Financial Times.

The development comes after Chinese authorities reportedly instructed that Meta's acquisition of Manus be unwound, marking a significant shift in the company's ownership structure.

If the negotiations are successful, Tencent would emerge as Manus' largest shareholder, further strengthening its position in China's rapidly evolving artificial intelligence and technology sector.

The move also highlights the growing influence of regulatory authorities in major technology transactions, particularly those involving foreign companies and strategic AI assets.

While discussions are ongoing, neither Tencent nor Meta has officially confirmed the outcome of the negotiations.

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