Chinese billionaire Chen Tianqiao says his startup MiroMind is adding strict "firewalls" between its Chinese and US businesses, as China blocked Manus' sale

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TLDR

  • MiroMind is building firewalls between its Chinese and US operations after China blocked Meta’s acquisition of Manus.

Key Facts

  • Chen Tianqiao, Chinese billionaire, says his startup MiroMind is separating its Chinese and US businesses with strict firewalls.
  • China blocked the sale of Manus to Meta Platforms.
  • Meta’s acquisition of Manus has been described as controversial and may need to be undone.

Why It Matters

  • China’s block on the Manus deal signals regulatory pressure on cross-border AI acquisitions involving Chinese founders.
  • Other Chinese AI startups with US operations, like MiroMind, are now proactively restructuring to reduce exposure.

· 2026-04-28 · Read the original

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