https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/softbank-abb-explore-china-carve-out-to-salvage-robotics-deal-bloomberg-news-reportsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/softbank-abb-explore-china-carve-out-to-salvage-robotics-deal-bloomberg-news-reportshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/softbank-abb-explore-china-carve-out-to-salvage-robotics-deal-bloomberg-news-reports#u196365Thu, 12 Nov 2026 07:25:18 +0000SoftBank and ABB are examining a carve-out of the Chinese operations from their $5.4 billion robotics transaction after Beijing blocked the original deal earlier this week, according to people familiar with the matter cited by Bloomberg News. The Swiss engineering group confirmed China's rejection and said it is evaluating alternatives for the robotics business, which could include seeking other buyers. The restructuring would separate ABB's China robotics unit from the assets SoftBank agreed to acquire, potentially allowing the remainder of the deal to proceed.Why it mattersChina&#0