Microsoft plans 1,000 new jobs in China despite slowing economy and widespread tech lay-offs
- The US technology giant says it will grow its workforce in China to over 10,000 next year, up from roughly 9,000 currently
- Microsoft’s announcement comes amid a spate of lay-offs among some of the largest technology companies operating in China
The Redmond, Washington-based company plans to grow its workforce in China to over 10,000 next year, up from the current size of 9,000, according to a statement published on its account on Chinese social media platform Weibo on Tuesday.
Around 80 per cent of Microsoft’s employees in the country work in research and development, the company said.
As part of Tuesday’s message celebrating Microsoft’s 30th anniversary in the Chinese market, the company also said it will expand its campuses in Beijing, Shanghai and Suzhou in the next three to five years. The firm has offices in 13 Chinese cities.
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Microsoft’s announcement comes despite a spate of massive lay-offs among some of the largest technology companies operating in China amid a weakening economy and tightened regulatory scrutiny.