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The Robot Report · November 6, 2026 · On the brief until November 20, 2026

Chinese regulators block SoftBank’s $5.4B acquisition of ABB Robotics

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Chinese regulators blocked SoftBank's $5.375 billion purchase of ABB Robotics. Authorities cited concerns that domestic robotics data would be sent abroad to train AI models. The move demonstrates how host nations use data security reviews to halt cross-border corporate mergers.

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