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Yahoo Beijing Global R&D Center

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  1. 2015

    Yahoo Suddenly Closes Beijing Global R&D Center, About 350 Employees Laid Off

    On March 18, 2015, Yahoo announced the closure of its Beijing global R&D center, affecting about 350 employees; the business was merged into headquarters and other teams, and employees received N+4 severance. The move was seen as part of Yahoo's global cost-cutting and full retreat from the Chinese market, drawing attention. Progress: media reports. Entity involved: Yahoo Beijing Global R&D Center. Scope: closure of foreign-invested companies' R&D centers in China.