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Huawei debuts HarmonyOS PC operating system, a major breakthrough in China’s tech independence: expert

Huawei on Thursday introduced its HarmonyOS personal computer (PC) operating system, considered as a move to break the dominance of Microsoft’s Windows and Apple’s macOS in desktop operating systems.

Starting from the prototype of the HarmonyOS PC, Huawei spent five years in development and has invested heavily, securing more than 2,700 core patents, with the efforts of more than 10,000 top engineers and collaboration with more than 20 research institutions.

A research report by Huaan Securities said that the emergence of HarmonyOS-powered PCs will fill the gap in mainstream domestic computer operating systems that has persisted for more than 30 years, marking a significant step forward for China’s electronic information industry.

The global PC operating system market landscape is dominated by Windows, macOS and Linux. The launch of HarmonyOS on PCs is believed to reduce reliance on these systems, mitigate the risks of supply disruptions and enhance the resilience of China’s PC industry against external uncertainties.

The ability of HarmonyOS to seamlessly integrate with other smart devices represents a significant technological leap, Xiang said, and the HarmonyOS PC will enrich user choices. The HarmonyOS ecosystem is used on 1 billion devices, with 7.2 million registered developers and more than 110 million lines of code, according to the report.