According to foreign media reports, China Sichuan Wenchuan earthquake occurred on Monday, the magnitude of 7.8 level, so far there have been thousands were killed in the disaster. Wenchuan, Sichuan, Chengdu, the capital of the distance is 55 miles, a lot of international science and technology giant has offices in Chengdu. However, from the latest developments, the loss of large companies.
Motorola in Chengdu operates a research and Development Center, but in the earthquake, the company has only two staff members were slightly injured. Motorola in this region there are about 400 employees, most of them are engaged in the business aspects of technology. Motorola research and office space in the earthquake was minor damage, but the company is not expected to affect operation. Motorola said in a statement: "we all died in the earthquake expressed its deepest sympathy and condolences. ”
Microsoft spokesman said that Microsoft Chengdu Office Office building has also been a slight structural damage, but currently still in the open status. She also said Microsoft in Chengdu and Beijing's employees are safe. Microsoft will work with the Chinese subsidiaries closely to further determine the staff of other parts of China. To date, Chengdu Hi-tech product development zone has attracted a large number of domestic and foreign high-tech companies, including IBM, Symantec, Microsoft, Intel, Fujitsu, NEC, Motorola and Nokia.
Five years ago, Intel announced the investment of $ 200 million in Chengdu construction a chip testing and packaging facility. Intel spokesman Chuck · Mu Molloy (Chuck Mulloy) on Monday announced that the company's employees in Chengdu is no casualties, the Office has not suffered any damage. When the earthquake occurred after Intel immediately evacuated the Chengdu factory of nearly 2000 employees. Intel factory has broken water and electricity, can only rely on the backup power supply. Intel is expected to be the factory will resume normal operations on Wednesday.
Al Floyd said: "our factory distribution range, so the Sichuan earthquake in the short term will not impact our business. "He also said that Intel's Chengdu factory to test and package the microprocessor, chipset, and communications chips mainly, but not which product specialist in the factory testing and packaging. In February this year, Chengdu successfully held the 13th "international integrated circuit Symposium and exhibition", this is the first time in the semiconductor industry event. In addition, the WCG 2009 global finals held in Chengdu has been identified.
Although Beijing distance Wenchuan 950 miles, still affected by the earthquake, but the impact is minimal. In addition to Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Viet Nam and Bangkok residents felt the earthquake. After the earthquake, China's largest portal Sina quickly publish relevant topics that contain the latest progress of earthquake resistance and lots of pictures.
Nokia spokesperson Laurie · Armstrong (Laurie Armstrong) said the company is also affected by the earthquake. After the earthquake, Nokia was established in Chengdu, the evacuation of a sales office, where the employees less than 40 people. To date, Nokia have not received reports of employee injuries. However, some in the disaster area travel Nokia employees affected by the impact of the earthquake, the company is trying to get in touch with these people.
Armstrong noted that now also could not determine the earthquake to Nokia's business impact. Although Nokia Beijing Office and the problem does not occur, but the company still makes employees ahead of time from work, and contact with the family. She said: "we will pay close attention to changes in the form and the personal safety of the employees. ”
IBM spokesman said the company in China a total 1.3 million employees, but also in the earthquake-stricken area, with sales offices. But so far, IBM has not received the employee injuries and damage to the premises.
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