Samsung may soon stop selling TVs and appliances in China

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It was reported recently that Samsung was considering a major overhaul of its operations in China. The changes being contemplated included a withdrawal from several segments of the Chinese market. A new report today claims that Samsung is going to fully stop the sales of its TVs and home appliances in China before the end of this year. Local players are offering better prices with improved qualityNikkei reported today that Samsung Electronics will withdraw from the TV and home appliance markets in China within this year. The report further mentions that Samsung is likely going to make a final decision on the matter as soon as the end of this month.Even though Samsung will stop selling its home appliances in China to local customers, it's said that the company will retain manufacturing facilities for appliances like refrigerators, washing machines, and air conditioners to supply overseas markets.One of the main reasons for this withdrawal is said to be price competitiveness. Chinese manufacturers are not just offering lower product prices but have also improved their quality, which has helped them increase their competitiveness in both local and overseas markets.Samsung hasn't issued an official statement on the matter, but the company did say that it reviews its global business structure regularly in line with changing operational dynamics. A spokesperson further added that nothing has been decided yet regarding the market speculation over its exit from the TV and appliance business in China.