Microsoft Azure's China retreat shows data sovereignty is squeezing global cloud providers

Staff reporter, Taipei

Jun 10, 2026, 12:53 0

Credit: AFP

Microsoft is reportedly scaling back parts of its China operations again, with the latest adjustment focused on its Azure cloud business, as both the US and China tighten scrutiny over data security and cross-border data flows.

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