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ECONOMY • CHINA

SoftBank and ABB consider China carve-out to revive robotics deal

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SoftBank and ABB are considering a China carve-out after China’s foreign-investment security review office halted their planned $5.4 billion deal, The Japan Times reports. The supplied article does not say whether the companies will reach an agreement or when a decision is expected.

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The proposed change could affect the companies’ deal and the handling of investments involving China. The article gives no specific direct effect on U.S. businesses, markets or consumers.