Chinese phone manufacturer OnePlus confirmed on Tuesday the exit of its Indian chief executive officer, Robin Liu, highlighting that the operations would continue per usual.
"We thank Robin for his contributions to OnePlus India. He moves on to pursue his personal passions, and we wish him the very best for his future endeavours," OnePlus said in a statement, adding that its India strategy remained unchanged, with "local strategy and business continuity ensured".
The timing of Liu's resignation is notable, as it comes amid talks of the company shutting shop in some global markets. Dismissing the rumours, Robin Liu had earlier described the claims as "false" in January 2026. Separately, OnePlus North America said in a statement to Android Authority that it continues to function normally, assuring users of ongoing support and updates.
“I wanted to address some misinformation that has been circulating about OnePlus India and its operations. We're operating as usual and will continue to do so. Never Settle,” Liu posted in January.
The speculation garnered attention after quite a lot of third-party sites and platforms began circulating them. Most recently, tipster Yogesh Brar on X had said the brand is planning to scale down its footprint in certain regions and thus could shut operations in some of the global markets.
“OnePlus is shutting down in select Global markets. China business will stay unaffected. India market will mostly get budget & mid-range products (Not a good news for US, UK & EU customers), (sic),” he wrote.
Another publication, Android Headlines, suggested that OnePlus had begun pulling back in select territories. According to the publication, shipments dipped in 2024, certain devices were shelved, and staffing levels in the US and Europe were trimmed. It added that key decisions were increasingly being made in China, which could explain fewer product launches in western markets.
The report also suggested that several devices had been shelved, including a second-generation foldable and a compact flagship model. However, OnePlus has yet to confirm any of these claims.
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