[Will SoftBank Group’s acquisition of the robotics business of a Swiss-Swedish joint venture be blocked by the China Development and Reform Commission? Ministry of Foreign Affairs Response] November 5th, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Guo Jiakun hosted a regular press conference on November 5th. An AFP reporter asked: According to reports, China has informed Japan’s SoftBank that it will not approve its acquisition of the robotics business of the Swiss-Swedish joint venture ABB. According to reports, SoftBank recently learned that the deal would be blocked by China’s National Development and Reform Commission. Can the Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirm the relevant information? "It is recommended to inquire about this issue with the Chinese competent authorities." Guo Jiakun said. (The Paper)