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Nokia Reportedly Plans Hangzhou R&D Center Closure, Affecting 1,600 Jobs · TechNode

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Nokia is reportedly planning to close an R&D center in Hangzhou, a move that could affect around 1,600 jobs. An email screenshot cited in the report showed management informing employees about the planned closure, while possible changes to Nokia offices in Beijing, Chengdu, Qingdao and Shanghai are also under discussion. A Nokia spokesperson said the company is aligning its China operations with its global operating model as its China business h…

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Nokia's decision to close its 1,600-employee unit in China reflects a shift in geopolitics.

·Helsinki, Finland
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Telecommunications company Nokia is reportedly preparing to cut its workforce in mainland China and close all facilities before the end of the year.

Foreign media recently reported that Finnish telecommunications equipment manufacturer Nokia has confirmed that it will close its research and development center in Hangzhou, Jiangsu Province. This move will result in the layoff of approximately 1,600 employees, and other branches in Beijing, Chengdu, Qingdao, and Shanghai may also be closed.

·New York, United States
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HR Katha broke the news on Monday, August 17, 2026.
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