# Nokia restructuring and job cuts in China > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nokia-restructuring-and-job-cuts-in-china > Updated: 2026-08-19T05:19:07.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 3. Nokia is executing a significant withdrawal from the Chinese market, planning to close most of its facilities and cut a substantial portion of its workforce by the end of 2026. The company is transitioning to a gradual market exit, where only after-sales services will be maintained in the region. The restructuring affects both the mobile networks and network infrastructure divisions. As part of this realignment, Nokia is closing its research and development center in Hangzhou, a move expected to result in approximately 1,600 job losses. At the end of 2025, the company employed roughly 7,200 people across mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. The retreat follows a steady decline in Nokia’s Chinese business, driven by increased competition from domestic vendors like Huawei and ZTE. Local state-owned enterprises and public bodies have increasingly prioritized national technology providers. Nokia’s revenue in China has seen a notable drop, falling from 1.84 billion euros in 2019 to 913 million euros in 2025, with its contribution to the group’s total revenue decreasing from 7.9% to 4.6% over the same period. ## Claims - Nokia plans to close most of its facilities in mainland China and reduce its workforce by the end of 2026. (corroborated by 5 sources) - The company will retain only after-sales services in the Chinese market. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Nokia is closing its research and development center in Hangzhou, which will result in approximately 1,600 job losses. (corroborated by 3 sources) - At the end of 2025, Nokia had approximately 7,200 employees across mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The restructuring affects both the mobile networks and network infrastructure divisions. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Nokia's revenue in China fell from 1.84 billion euros in 2019 to 913 million euros in 2025. (single source) - The contribution of the Chinese market to Nokia's total revenue dropped from 7.9% to 4.6%. (single source) - Nokia took full control of its Chinese joint venture, Nokia Shanghai Bell, in late 2025. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-19: Nokia to exit most of China market and cut significant workforce Nokia plans to drastically reduce its presence in China by the end of 2026, closing most facilities and cutting thousands of jobs, including 1,600 at its Hangzhou R&D center, due to declining revenues. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nokia-to-reduce-mainland-china-workforce-and-close-locations ### 2026-08-16: Nokia to close Hangzhou R&D center and cut 1,600 jobs in China Nokia is restructuring its China operations, planning to close its Hangzhou R&D center and cut approximately 1,600 jobs as part of a broader effort to align with its global business model. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nokia-to-close-hangzhou-rd-center-and-cut-1600-jobs-in-china ### 2026-08-14: Nokia to cut 1,600 jobs and close China R&D unit Nokia will close its Hangzhou-based R&D unit in China by the end of 2026, cutting approximately 1,600 jobs as it scales back operations in the region. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nokia-to-cut-1600-jobs-and-close-china-rd-unit --- Cite as: Nokia restructuring and job cuts in China. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/nokia-restructuring-and-job-cuts-in-china