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China blocked SoftBank's acquisition of ABB's robotics division

Updated 2026-11-05 · told from many outlets at once

Chinese authorities have moved to block SoftBank Group's purchase of ABB's robotics division. SoftBank Group had stated in October that it would acquire the business.

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Outlets: ABC Color, Le Temps, Nikkei Asia, RFI 中文, The Japan Times

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