Recently, the data analysis sector has witnessed a momentous event: SAS, a globally acclaimed data analysis software provider, is poised to make a complete exit from the Chinese market. According to reports, the SAS China team is on the verge of a full - scale layoff, with around 600 employees in Beijing being impacted. Both SAS China and its R&D center have ceased operations, and its official simplified Chinese webpage has vanished into thin air. As of November 3, 2025, SAS has yet to release an official statement. However, a spokesperson has acknowledged that the company is terminating its direct business operations in China. The spokesperson explained that this move is part of a global strategic shift in operational methods, designed to optimize the business layout and secure long - term viability. In English, "vendor" is more commonly used in contexts like "street vendor" (street seller). When referring to a company that provides software or services, "provider" is a more appropriate and frequently used term. Also, "layout" here is redundant as "business layout" already conveys the idea clearly without the extra word. Additionally, "long - term sustainability" is a more natural and commonly used phrase than "long - term viability" in this context, though both are correct. The revised text uses more natural English expressions while maintaining the original meaning.