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Article: Iran war disrupts Chinese tech firms’ Middle East operations

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The escalating conflict in Iran is disrupting the operations of Chinese technology firms in the Middle East, including Baidu, WeRide, and Meituan. These companies have halted some services, shifted to remote work, and reviewed contingency plans due to mounting security risks.

Several firms that had recently accelerated investment in the region are now taking these precautionary measures, with some Chinese nationals seeking to leave. A primary concern cited by the companies is ensuring the safety of their staff and local communities.

Specific operational impacts include the suspension of WeRide's autonomous vehicle fleet in Dubai, while its services in Abu Dhabi and Riyadh continue for now.

The main topics covered are the impact of the Iran conflict on business operations, the specific measures taken by Chinese tech companies (service suspensions, remote work), and the prioritization of staff safety.

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https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3345148/iran-war-disrupts-chinese-tech-firms-middle-east-operations?utm_source=rss_feed

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Tech - South China Morning Post

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2026-03-02 13:00

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2026-03-04 14:29

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2026-03-04 15:26

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Iran war disrupts Chinese tech firms’ Middle East operations
Baidu, WeRide and Meituan among companies halting operations or instituting remote work, as some Chinese nationals seek to escape region
Several firms that accelerated investment in the region over the past year have temporarily suspended services, shifted staff to remote work and reviewed contingency plans as security risks mount in the short term.
The company said it was “closely monitoring the evolving situation in the region” in a response on Monday to questions from the South China Morning Post, adding that the safety of its staff and the community remained its top priority.
Its Dubai fleet had been suspended since the weekend “pending notice from local regulatory authorities”, the company said, while operations in Abu Dhabi and Riyadh continued.