Microsoft shuts down LinkedIn in China

Localized version of LinkedIn is being shuttered after seven years

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Microsofthas revealed its plans to shutter its localized version ofLinkedInin China later this year though the company isn’t giving up entirely on helping Chinese professionals find jobs online.

First launched in February of 2014, thelocalized version of LinkedInfor the Chinese market was created with the aim of furthering thebusiness networkingsite’s mission to connect the world’s professionals to make them more productive and successful.

At that time, Microsoft was well aware that it would have to adhere to the requirements of the Chinese government on internet platforms when operating a localized version of its social network for professionals in the country.

Over the past seven years, the localized version of LinkedIn has helped professionals in China find jobs as well as share and stay informed. Although the service did help many people find new jobs and careers, Microsoft noticed that the social aspects of LinkedIn were not utilized in China to the same extent that they are in the rest of the world.

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Faced with a significantly more challenging operating environment and greatercompliance requirementsin China, Microsoft has made the decision to sunset the current localized version of LinkedIn later this year.

However, the company still wants to help Chinese users find new jobs and opportunities online. For this reason, Microsoft will launch a new, standalone jobs app in China according to a newblog post.

This new jobs app will go by the name InJobs and although it will help professionals based in China find jobs and Chinese companies find quality candidates, it won’t include a social feed or the ability to share posts or articles.

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We’ll likely hear more from Microsoft once the localized version of LinkedIn has finally been shut down and InJobs begins its rollout in China.

After working with the TechRadar Pro team for the last several years, Anthony is now the security and networking editor at Tom’s Guide where he covers everything from data breaches and ransomware gangs to the best way to cover your whole home or business with Wi-Fi. When not writing, you can find him tinkering with PCs and game consoles, managing cables and upgrading his smart home.

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