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China blocks SoftBank's $5.4 billion acquisition of ABB's robotics division

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China's state planner has told SoftBank it will not approve its proposed $5.4 billion takeover of ABB's robotics business, with ABB confirming the deal cannot proceed.

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Timeline · 4 reports

  1. 2026-11-06 20:41 · The Robot Report
    Industry experts discuss China blocking SoftBank acquisition of ABB Robotics
  2. 2026-11-05 11:23 · New York Times AI
    China Blocks SoftBank’s $5.4 Billion Robotics Takeover, Impeding Foreign Deals
  3. 2026-11-05 10:23 · South China Morning Post Tech
    China blocks SoftBank’s US$5.4 billion takeover of ABB’s robotics division
  4. 2026-11-05 09:17 · AI Insider
    China Blocks SoftBank’s Acquisition of ABB’s Robotics Division

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