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

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

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  1. 2026-11-05 11:50 · Wall Street Journal Technology
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