Title | Microsoft Will Shut Down LinkedIn in China | |
Date | Friday October 15 2021, @07:17PM | |
Author | martyb | |
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from the un-linked dept. |
Microsoft shutting down LinkedIn in China:
Microsoft is shutting down its social network, LinkedIn, in China, saying having to comply with the Chinese state has become increasingly challenging.
It comes after the career-networking site faced questions for blocking the profiles of some journalists.
LinkedIn will launch a jobs-only version of the site, called InJobs, later this year.
But this will not include a social feed or the ability to share or post articles.
LinkedIn senior vice-president Mohak Shroff blogged: "We're facing a significantly more challenging operating environment and greater compliance requirements in China."
And the firm said in a statement: "While we are going to sunset the localised version of LinkedIn in China later this year, we will continue to have a strong presence in China to drive our new strategy and are excited to launch the new InJobs app later this year."
Also at CNBC:
LinkedIn was the last major U.S. social network still operating in China.
See also: Here's the Biggest Loser From LinkedIn's China Departure
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