US-based tech giant IBM is considering minimizing its operations in China, amid tussles between Washington and Beijing grow, according to a report. 

In its latest report, CNN, citing several local news sources, noted that the tech firm is cutting 1,000 jobs in China, especially after the Asian giant reported a decline in its economy. 

CNN noted that the current shift in IBM's business structure is driven by security concerns which resulted due to tensions between China and the US.

The report further highlighted that similar activities of minimizing operations have been embraced by several other tech firms operating in China. 

IBM Ending Research Operations in China

CNN, citing Yicai, a Chinese state-owned financial media outlet, noted that IBM is ending its research operations in the Asian nation after it began R&D activities in 1999.

However, IBM did not comment on the partial revocation of its operations in China and added that the company is committed to serving its clients in the best possible manner. 

"IBM adapts its operations as needed to best serve our clients, and these changes will not impact our ability to support clients across the Greater China region," said the tech-giant in the statement. 

IBM to Relocate its Research Operations

Citing Jack Hergenrother, an enterprise systems development executive from IBM, another state media outlet from China reported that the potential job cuts by the technology firm could affect facilities in Beijing, Shanghai and Dalian. 

Hergenrother also added that the ongoing research which is currently happening in China could be soon relocated to some other country in the near future. 

He further pointed out that the infrastructure business in China is witnessing a decline, and it has compelled IMB to relocate its research operations to another country. 

Meanwhile, another report published by the Wall Street Journal revealed that IMB is considering India as their next destination to continue their ongoing research.