Chinese Regulators Block SoftBank's $5.4 Billion Acquisition of ABB Robotics Division
中国阻止软银以54亿美元收购ABB机器人业务
Chinese regulators blocked a proposed $5.4 billion sale of ABB's robotics division to Japanese tech giant SoftBank, citing national security concerns over potential transfer of robot-related data used for overseas AI training models. The deal required approval because ABB generates significant revenue in China and manufactures most robots locally there. This decision reflects Beijing's willingness to intervene in global transactions affecting its technological development.
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ABB总部位于苏黎世，与中国制造业企业有着长达数十年的联系，因此能够获取宝贵的机器人技术数据。
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中国是ABB最大的机器人业务市场，该公司为中国客户生产的机器约有90%在当地制造。
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ABB在中国雇用了数千名员工。
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ABB在上海设有一家工厂，生产多种产品，主要用于制造业，以及重型物料搬运、抛光等作业的自动化。
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中国是ABB最大的机器人业务市场，该公司为中国客户生产的机器绝大部分在当地制造。
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