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Comment: Broadcom-VMware deal prompts reality check on Chinese merger control

By Yonnex Li ( November 6, 2023, 09:53 GMT | Comment) -- Broadcom CEO Hock Tan has reportedly expressed the view that China's delay in clearing the acquisition of VMware is due to bureaucratic reasons, not political issues. Regardless of the outcome of the Chinese review, his optimism warrants a reality check.It would be very fortunate for Broadcom if its proposed takeover of VMware could escape being politicized in China — considering the global state of play where battles are being fought for semiconductor chips, artificial intelligence and other technology issues....

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