Tesla plans to eliminate 180 positions, or 30% of its staff, in China following lower than expected sales, Economic Observer reported.

Gary Tao, a company spokesperson said, “The purpose is to better respond to the Chinese market. The team remains stable and strong.”

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According to Bloomberg, half of the workforce at Tesla’s local sales department will be dismissed. The other departments that will see positions being eliminated include administration, public relations and marketing.

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