LinkedIn Leaves China for Good Microsoft-owned LinkedIn is taking the final steps in its long exit from China, making it the last of the major US social networks to exit the region amid increased domestic competition and untenable geopolitical compromises. The company announced late Monday it would lay off 716 employees in its Global Business Organisation and shutter the Chinese version of its app. LinkedIn CEO Ryan ??Roslansky broke the news in a Monday evening letter sent to staff.?? Roslansky said LinkedIn’s scaled-back “InCareer” iteration of the app in China experienced “some success” but ultimately couldn’t keep up with stronger…