Amazon to cut 14,000 jobs globally, China operations may face deep impact

Amazon is reportedly preparing a new global layoff round in May 2026, affecting about 14,000 employees.

Cuts may hit AWS, retail, and HR, with some China teams possibly shut down entirely.

The layoffs appear focused on white-collar staff and mid-level managers, not based on performance.

Reports say the selection process is hard to appeal, adding uncertainty for employees.