China blocks SoftBank's $5.4B takeover of ABB robotics unit

A Chinese government agency blocked SoftBank Group's $5.4 billion acquisition of ABB's robotics unit, ABB confirmed. The deal was expected to strengthen SoftBank's expansion into physical AI and boost its revenue and profit.

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