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China Blocks SoftBank's Purchase of ABB Robotics Business in China

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ABB said on November 5, 2026 that SoftBank informed it of a Chinese prohibition on the acquisition of ABB's robotics business in China, creating a regulatory obstacle for the planned divestment.

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  1. 2026-11-05 12:09 · Unite.AI
    ABB Says China Barred SoftBank’s Purchase of ABB Robotics in China

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