China blocks SoftBank’s $5.4bn takeover of ABB’s robotics division

Swiss-Swedish company’s unit is focused on Chinese market and has mega-factory in Pudong

China blocks SoftBank’s $5.4bn takeover of ABB’s robotics division

TL;DR

  • China has blocked SoftBank's $5.4 billion takeover bid for ABB's robotics division.
  • ABB's robotics unit is a key player in the Chinese market.
  • The division operates a mega-factory located in Pudong, China.