https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/abb-confirms-china-blocked-softbank-deal-for-robotics-unitContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/abb-confirms-china-blocked-softbank-deal-for-robotics-unithttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/abb-confirms-china-blocked-softbank-deal-for-robotics-unit#u191253Tue, 10 Nov 2026 13:17:37 +0000Chinese authorities blocked SoftBank Group from acquiring the robotics division of ABB for $5.4 billion. ABB confirmed the regulatory barrier halted the planned divestment. The transaction failed to clear a foreign investment security review in China. Despite the regulatory setback, both corporations maintain that discussions regarding the robotics unit continue. SoftBank shares experienced negative market pressure following the blocked multi-billion dollar technology transaction. The decision prevents SoftBank from expanding its industrial automation portfolio through the acquisition of the e