Filings and sources: Microsoft shuttered 15+ branch offices and joint ventures in China in the past five years, amid China's push for domestic software (Reuters)
Microsoft has closed more than 15 branch offices and joint ventures in China over the past five years. The closures reflect Beijing's increasing emphasis on domestic software development. The moves reduce Microsoft’s physical presence in the market while aligning with regulatory pressures.
- ▪Microsoft shuttered over 15 branch offices and joint ventures in China since 2021, according to filings and sources.
- ▪The closures are part of a broader trend driven by China’s push for homegrown software and tighter tech regulations.
- ▪The reductions may limit Microsoft’s market access and local partnerships but aim to comply with Chinese policy expectations.
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