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OnePlus shutdown expands beyond US and Europe, Realme exits China

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from 9to5Google ·

A new report confirms OnePlus will cease operations in the US and Europe next year, with Oppo also scaling back in those regions. Realme is exiting the Chinese market entirely. The moves signal a major restructuring of parent company BBK Electronics' global smartphone strategy.

Meridian48 take
The report underscores a dramatic retreat from Western markets by Chinese phone makers, but the real story is whether this signals a broader industry shift or just BBK's internal consolidation.
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