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China Bans SoftBank Group’s Acquisition of ABB Robotics Business
Forbes reported that Chinese authorities banned SoftBank Group’s acquisition of ABB’s robotics business.
What happened
SoftBank Group announced that on November 4, 2026, it received notice from the agency responsible for China’s foreign investment security review prohibiting its acquisition of ABB’s robotics business in China. The company said it was continuing discussions with ABB.
Sources
Translated from the Japanese original: /news/chuugoku-toukyoku-sofutobanku-niyoru-abb-roboteikusu-jigyou-6dd253. The Japanese version is authoritative if they differ.