Chinese takeover of Aixtron faces hurdle as German government withdraws clearance

Chinese takeover of Aixtron faces hurdle as German government withdraws clearance

The German government has withdrawn its approval for a Chinese takeover of chip equipment maker Aixtron, throwing up an unexpected hurdle for a 670-million-euro ($728 million) deal on the home stretch.

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