How AI boom helped Microsoft keep a window open in China, it left 9 years ago

 Microsoft continues its presence in China by harnessing artificial intelligence and cloud infrastructure services. By concentrating on private Chinese enterprises with international activities, these firms employ Microsoft’s Azure cloud for global data storage needs. Additionally, Microsoft retains engineering personnel while navigating export restrictions, solidifying its largest business operations connected to China. Microsoft continues its presence in China by harnessing artificial intelligence and cloud infrastructure services. By concentrating on private Chinese enterprises with international activities, these firms employ Microsoft’s Azure cloud for global data storage needs. Additionally, Microsoft retains engineering personnel while navigating export restrictions, solidifying its largest business operations connected to China.