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Microsoft logo on the facade of an office building, symbolizing the company's strategic withdrawal from China by 2026

Strategic Retreat: How Microsoft Reshaped Its China Business by 2026

Technology 08/16/2026, 04:41
🇨🇳 By 2026, Microsoft reduced its presence in China: 15 branches closed, exit from retail and production. 📉 Key facts: - Reduction of 2,000+ jobs at partner Wicresoft and 400 Azure employees. - Production of Surface and Xbox moved out of the PRC. - China's share of revenue dropped to 1.5%. ☁️ But the company is not leaving completely: retains business with ByteDance and Shein, and access to OpenAI models for Chinese corporations. Strategy: risk minimization while maintaining profitability.
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