Why Beijing blocked SoftBank’s $5.4 billion ABB Robotics deal? Setback for Masayoshi Son’s physical AI ambitions

The acquisition was expected to strengthen SoftBank’s revenue and profitability as the Japanese investment firm continues to expand its AI portfolio and…

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1. Why Beijing blocked SoftBank’s $5.4 billion ABB Robotics deal? Setback for Masayoshi Son’s physical AI ambitions

   Mint · 2026-11-07 17:15 UTC

   The acquisition was expected to strengthen SoftBank’s revenue and profitability as the Japanese investment firm continues to expand its AI portfolio and awaits a potential financial boost from OpenAI’s anticipated public listing

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