Manus returns to China's AI agent race with US$500 million reset

Chinese AI startup Manus, whose acquisition by Meta was unwound, is returning to China's AI agent market with a roughly US$500 million reset. Its failed attempt to expand beyond China left the industry speculating about its next steps.

• Manus returns to China's AI agent market after its Meta deal was unwound
• The reset is valued at about US$500 million
• Its attempt to expand beyond China failed