With Meta-Manus AI deal ‘difficult’ to undo, how will Beijing exert its authority?
South China Morning Post • 4/27/2026 – 4/28/2026
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Recency Multiplier97% (0.5^2/48)
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- 2026-04-27
- 2026-04-28With Meta-Manus AI deal ‘difficult’ to undo, how will Beijing exert its authority? (current)
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Source Reputation: Low-trust source (4/20 pts)
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