China Blocks $5.4 Billion SoftBank Robot Deal, Citing AI Tech Controls

Beijing has blocked SoftBank's $5.4 billion robotics deal, seeking to prevent AI data and expertise developed in China from leaking abroad.

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2026-11-05 08:56 · Wall Street Journal Technology
China Blocks $5.4 Billion SoftBank Robot Deal, Flexing Control Over AI Tech

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