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US Withdraws China Military List

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The United States has withdrawn an updated list of Chinese companies allegedly linked to Beijing’s military shortly after publishing it.

The document briefly included major technology firms such as Alibaba and Baidu, while removing memory chipmakers CXMT and YMTC. The sudden withdrawal sparked debate among policymakers concerned about China’s growing technological capabilities.

The Pentagon requested the notice be removed from public records without providing a reason. The list does not impose sanctions directly but can restrict future U.S. government contracts with listed companies.

The move comes amid efforts by Washington to maintain stability in relations with Beijing following a recent trade truce. Recent policy decisions have included easing certain technology export restrictions and delaying new measures targeting Chinese firms.

The development reflects the ongoing complexity of balancing national security concerns with diplomatic and economic considerations in U.S.-China technology relations.

China Reviews Meta’s Purchase of AI Startup Manus Over Possible Tech Control Violations, FT Reports

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Chinese authorities are reviewing Meta Platforms’s acquisition of artificial intelligence startup Manus for potential violations of China’s technology export control rules, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter.

According to the report, officials from China’s commerce ministry are assessing whether the relocation of Manus’ staff and technology to Singapore, followed by its sale to Meta, should have required an export license under Chinese law. The review is said to be at a preliminary stage and may not result in a formal investigation.

However, the Financial Times noted that if an export license were deemed necessary, it could give Beijing leverage over the transaction and, in an extreme scenario, potentially force the parties to abandon the deal. Reuters said it could not immediately verify the report. Meta and Manus did not respond to requests for comment.

Meta acquired Manus last month, with a source familiar with the matter previously telling Reuters that the deal valued the Singapore-based company at between $2 billion and $3 billion.

Manus drew widespread attention earlier this year after its product went viral on X. The startup claimed to have developed the world’s first general AI agent capable of autonomously making decisions and executing tasks with minimal prompting, positioning it as a potential rival to AI systems such as ChatGPT and DeepSeek.

The reported review comes amid heightened scrutiny by Chinese regulators over outbound transfers of advanced technology, particularly as geopolitical tensions rise and governments seek to safeguard strategic AI capabilities.

South Korea Postpones Decision on Google’s Map Data Export Request

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South Korea has once again delayed its decision on Google’s request to export detailed map data, saying it will wait until the company provides additional documentation required for review, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport announced on Tuesday.

The ministry’s National Geographic Information Institute (NGII) has given Google 60 business days — until February 5, 2026 — to submit the necessary materials before a final ruling is made.

The request involves Google’s plan to transfer 1:5,000-scale map data — equivalent to 50 meters per centimeter — to servers outside the country. Google says this level of detail is necessary for accurate navigation services, comparable to those offered by domestic firms Kakao Corp and Naver.

South Korea previously rejected similar requests from Google in 2007 and 2016, citing national security concerns about storing sensitive geographical data overseas.

In September, Google said it would comply with South Korea’s security requirements, including ensuring that coordinate data for locations within the country are not displayed to users inside or outside South Korea and agreeing to blur images of security-sensitive facilities.

However, the ministry stated that Google has not yet submitted an updated application reflecting these commitments. The inconsistencies between the company’s previous statements and its formal submissions have complicated the review process.

The dispute comes as Seoul and Washington continue talks on trade and security agreements, adding geopolitical weight to the outcome of Google’s mapping request.