China Backs AI Startup Manus Amid Growing Tech Ambitions
The company recently went viral on X after unveiling what it claims to be the world’s first general AI agent.
Chinese AI startup Manus has gained significant attention after registering its AI chatbot for the domestic market.
The move aligns with Beijing’s strategy to bolster homegrown AI companies that have gained international recognition.
The company recently went viral on X after unveiling what it claims to be the world’s first general AI agent.
Unlike traditional AI chatbots such as ChatGPT and DeepSeek, in contrast, this agent can make autonomous decisions and execute tasks with minimal prompting.
Beijing appears poised to support Manus’ expansion within China. State broadcaster CCTV recently aired coverage comparing Manus’ AI agent to DeepSeek’s chatbot, signaling official backing for the startup.
In a key regulatory milestone, Beijing’s municipal government announced that Manus’ AI assistant, Monica, has successfully completed the registration process required for generative AI applications in China.
This approval ensures compliance with strict national regulations designed to prevent sensitive or controversial content generation.