China Blocks $5.4 Billion SoftBank Robot Deal, Flexing Control Over AI Tech China Blocks $5.4 Billion SoftBank Robot Deal, Flexing Control Over AI Tech · The Wall Street Journal · Bloomberg News Raffaele Huang Thu, November 5, 2026 at 6:50 AM EST 3 min read ABBN.SW +1.57% 9984.T +13.88% Beijing is seeking to keep AI data and expertise developed at home from leaking abroad. Continue Reading Terms and Privacy Policy Your Privacy Choices More Info