Nokia to Cut Most China Staff, Phase Out Offices by End of 2026
Nokia plans to lay off the majority of its employees in China and will phase out related offices by the end of 2026. The Finnish network equipment maker said the move aligns its China operations with its global structure, citing a sustained decline in local business. Specific headcount reductions and office closures have not been disclosed.
Finnish network equipment maker Nokia plans to cut the vast majority of its employees in China and will phase out related offices in stages by the end of 2026. The arrangement involves adjustments to the company's operations in the Chinese market, though the specific scale of the layoffs and the scope of office closures have not yet been made public.
In an emailed statement, a Nokia spokesperson said the company had previously indicated it was taking measures to make its business operations in China more consistent with its global operating footprint. The spokesperson also noted that Nokia's business in China has declined steadily in recent years, prompting the company to adjust its operational layout in the country to address that reality. Nokia has not provided further details on the adjustment.
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