Micron Technology has reportedly launched a new round of layoffs in its China operations, starting August 11, 2025, affecting embedded research and development, testing, and technical support teams — including field application engineers (FAE) and application engineers (AE) — in major hubs such as Shanghai and Shenzhen. Industry observers view the move as a strong signal that Micron is scaling back its presence in the mainland market, even as the company reports record global revenue.