Social media platforms – which are widely popular around the world – do not work in China. be it Facebook, Twitter, MessengerNone of these are ‘allowed’ to work in China. linkedin Is the only major social media platform that is not blocked in China. it won’t happen anymore Microsoft has announced that it is closing shop in China.
In a blog post, the US-based tech giant said that it is “facing a significantly more challenging operating environment and greater compliance requirements in China. In view of this, we have decided to phase out the current localized version of LinkedIn, This is how people in China access LinkedIn’s global social media platform later this year.
An earlier report by The Wall Street Journal said that the Chinese internet regulator had asked Microsoft to better moderate its content. LinkedIn blocked some US journalists in China, while academics and researchers also complained about their accounts being blocked. China has always been cracking down on Big Tech companies and companies like Facebook and Google There is almost zero presence in the country. Apple is one of the few large US tech companies that continues to have a significant presence in China.
Microsoft is not exiting China entirely as the company said its new strategy will be focused on “helping China-based professionals find jobs in China and helping Chinese companies find quality candidates.”
For this, the company will launch a new job application site InJobs for China. It will not have a social feed, which means users will not be able to share posts or articles. “This decision is in line with our commitment to creating economic opportunity for every member of the global workforce. While this has been our vision for nearly two decades, it seems more important than ever as we all strive to build a global economy that provides greater prosperity and progress to people around the world,” Microsoft said in a blog post. said.
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