Coverage dated June 1, 2022

Amazon to close Kindle bookstore in China

Headline from Digital Journal

US tech giant Amazon said Thursday that it will stop operating its Kindle e-bookstore in China from next year.

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Reports & sources

9 articles, oldest first.

  1. Washington Times

    Amazon to close Kindle offerings, other Big Tech players also shrinking footprint in China (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    Amazon said Thursday it will shutter its Kindle service in China next year, making it the latest big technology company looking to diminish its presence in the communist country.

  2. Digital Journal

    Amazon to close Kindle bookstore in China (opens Digital Journal)

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    Digital Journal's feed description

    US tech giant Amazon said Thursday that it will stop operating its Kindle e-bookstore in China from next year.

  3. FOX Business

    Amazon pulling Kindle eBook store out of China in 2023 (opens FOX Business)

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    FOX Business's feed description

    "As a global business, we periodically evaluate our offerings and make adjustments wherever we operate," An Amazon spokesperson told FOX Business.

  4. NBC Los Angeles

    Amazon to Shut Down Kindle Store in China (opens NBC Los Angeles)

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    NBC Los Angeles's feed description

    The company follows other U.S. tech giants who have recently pulled back in the country, including Microsoft’s LinkedIn and Airbnb.

  5. MyNorthwest

    Amazon to close Kindle bookstore in China, halt device sale (opens MyNorthwest)

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    MyNorthwest's feed description

    Amazon said Thursday that it will shut down its digital Kindle bookstores in China and stop selling the device to retailers in the country to readjust the

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