On May 19, 2025, Huawei officially launched computers based on the HarmonyOS operating system. This event marks a milestone in the history of China's technological development. It signifies a crucial shift in China's computer operating system field from reliance on foreign technologies to achieving self-reliance and controllability, and will have a profound impact on China's technology industry, information security, talent cultivation, and international competitiveness.
• Breaking Monopolies and Building an Independent Ecosystem: For a long time, the global PC market has been dominated by the "Wintel alliance" (Windows + Intel). Domestic computer manufacturers in China have lacked the right to speak in core technologies. The release of HarmonyOS computers enables China's computing industry to start building a self-controlled "chip - terminal - cloud" system. It not only supports Huawei's self-developed Kirin chips but is also compatible with domestic CPU architectures such as Loongson, Phytium, and Zhaoxin, meaning that domestic computers are no longer restricted by the x86 ecosystem and can build a complete computing system based on domestic instruction sets. Meanwhile, through the technology of "one-time development, multi-terminal deployment", the HarmonyOS has bridged the long-separated multi-terminal development systems, creating a new technical foundation and commercial space for the development of the domestic software ecosystem, which helps break the monopoly of foreign operating systems in the software ecosystem.
• Accelerating the Autonomization of the Supply Chain: The localization rate of HarmonyOS computers has reached a relatively high level. Key components such as storage (Yangtze Memory Technologies), screens (BOE), and chips (HiSilicon, Loongson, etc.) have all achieved domestic supply. This will significantly reduce the impact of fluctuations in the international supply chain on China's computer industry. For example, the constraints on the development of domestic computers caused by U.S. export controls and other factors will be significantly reduced. At the same time, it will also drive the development of related domestic industries, promote the upgrading and improvement of semiconductor, display, and storage industrial chains, and enhance the overall self-control ability of China's technology industry.
• Driving Breakthroughs in the Enterprise Market: In the past, the promotion of domestic PCs in industries such as government, finance, and education was limited mainly due to the insufficient software ecosystem. HarmonyOS computers, with their high security features (CC EAL6 + certification) and advantages in government affairs adaptation, have been piloted in several key industries. For example, the Ministry of Education plans to complete the HarmonyOS adaptation of the national college teaching systems before 2026, which will open up opportunities for the popularization of domestic PCs in the enterprise market. As more and more enterprise users recognize the advantages of HarmonyOS computers, their market share in the B-end market is expected to gradually increase, thereby promoting the development of the domestic computer industry.
• Enhancing Global Market Competitiveness: Currently, the global PC market is still dominated by HP, Dell, and Lenovo, and the overseas market relies heavily on Windows. The release of HarmonyOS computers gives Chinese brands a differentiated competitive advantage for the first time. Manufacturers such as Huawei and Honor can leverage the cross-device collaboration capabilities of HarmonyOS to compete with Windows PCs in overseas markets (such as Southeast Asia and Latin America). It is expected that by 2028, the global share of HarmonyOS PCs will exceed 8%, making it the third-largest PC operating system, which will enhance the influence of Chinese technology brands globally and win more say and market share for China's technology industry in the international market.
• Reducing Dependence on Foreign Technologies and Lowering Security Risks: In the era of the digital economy, the security and controllability of computing platforms are directly related to national security. In the past, China's PC industry relied heavily on U.S. technologies, such as Intel CPUs, Windows OS, and NVIDIA GPUs, which exposed key infrastructure (such as government, finance, and energy sectors) to huge "chokehold" risks. The popularization of HarmonyOS computers will significantly reduce such risks. For example, the combination of domestic HarmonyOS and Loongson has been deployed in some classified units, completely breaking free from the limitations of the x86 architecture and achieving self-control from hardware to software. This effectively prevents security threats such as external forces stealing data or destroying systems through backdoors in the operating system or malicious programs, thus safeguarding the security of the country's key information infrastructure.
• Strengthening the Security Technology System and Ensuring Data Security: The HarmonyOS adopts a microkernel design. Compared with the macrokernel architecture of Windows, it has higher security and stability. Its Star Shield security architecture supports hardware-level encryption. Even when the computer is turned off, data can still be retrieved through biometric identification. The granularity of permission management is refined to the data level, which can effectively protect the data security of users and enterprises. In addition, technologies such as the "NearLink" short-range communication and the display-control separation architecture of HarmonyOS computers are also becoming new industry standards, further enhancing the security and reliability of the entire computing system.
• Providing Development Opportunities for Domestic Software Manufacturers: The release of HarmonyOS computers has provided broad development space for domestic software manufacturers. With the huge user base and technical support of the HarmonyOS ecosystem, domestic software manufacturers can break through the barriers of traditional operating system ecosystems and develop more innovative and competitive software products. For example, domestic software manufacturers such as Kingsoft WPS, Yonyou, and Zhongwang CAD have joined hands with Huawei to accelerate the development of native HarmonyOS applications. It is expected that the adaptation rate will exceed 80% by 2026. As the application ecosystem of HarmonyOS computers continues to improve, more domestic software manufacturers will participate in the construction of the HarmonyOS ecosystem, promoting the vigorous development of the domestic software industry and forming a virtuous cycle.
• Promoting Software Technology Innovation and Talent Cultivation: The "one-time development, multi-terminal deployment" framework of the HarmonyOS, as well as its in-depth integration with technologies such as AI and the Internet of Things, provides software developers with a new technical platform and development ideas, which will stimulate the innovation vitality of software technology. Meanwhile, the "HarmonyOS Engineer Certification" program jointly launched by the Ministry of Education and Huawei will cultivate hundreds of thousands of local developers, providing strong talent support for the development of the domestic software industry. These developers will become the backbone force in promoting the development of the domestic software industry and continuously improve the technical level and innovation ability of China's software industry.
• Cultivating Professionals in Operating Systems and Related Fields: Huawei's release of HarmonyOS computers will drive the improvement of the relevant talent cultivation system. To meet the needs of the construction of the HarmonyOS ecosystem, colleges, vocational schools, and training institutions will successively set up relevant majors and courses to cultivate professionals in operating system development, maintenance, and application development. For example, the launch of the "HarmonyOS Engineer Certification" program will guide a large number of students and practitioners to learn HarmonyOS-related technologies and improve their professional qualities in the field of operating systems.
• Enhancing the Scientific and Technological Literacy and Innovation Awareness of the Whole People: The promotion and application of HarmonyOS computers will enable more people to be exposed to domestic self-developed operating systems and understand the achievements of China's technological development, thereby stimulating the public's interest and love for science and technology and enhancing the scientific and technological literacy of the whole people. Meanwhile, the innovative concepts and technical architectures of the HarmonyOS will also provide new ideas and directions for science and technology enthusiasts and entrepreneurs, encouraging them to innovate and explore in the field of science and technology and creating a good atmosphere for scientific and technological innovation.
• Enhancing China's Voice in Science and Technology: The release of HarmonyOS computers enables China to have self-controlled technologies and products in the global computer operating system field, changing the situation where China could only follow the development of foreign technologies in this area in the past. With the technical advantages of the HarmonyOS, China can participate in the formulation of international standards, make China's voice heard in global technological competition, and enhance China's voice and influence in the global science and technology field.
• Driving the Transformation of the Global Science and Technology Industry: The innovative concepts and technical architectures of the HarmonyOS, such as the distributed soft bus technology and the in-depth integration of AI and the operating system, provide new ideas and directions for the development of the global science and technology industry. With the promotion and application of HarmonyOS computers in the global market, it will have an impact on the traditional PC industry and operating system ecosystem, driving the transformation of the global science and technology industry and creating new opportunities for the development of China's science and technology industry on a global scale.
The release of computers with domestic operating systems by Huawei is an important milestone in China's technological development. It marks a major breakthrough for China in the core technology field of computers. This event will have a profound impact on China's technology industry, information security, software industry, talent cultivation, and China's position in the global technological competition landscape. Although HarmonyOS computers still face some challenges in the development process, such as insufficient adaptation of professional software, the need to improve the acceptance of enterprise users, and difficulties in international market promotion, with the support of national policies and the continuous efforts of Huawei and its ecosystem partners, HarmonyOS computers are expected to replicate the successful path of smartphones and finally achieve the comprehensive rise of domestic PCs, injecting new impetus into the development of China's technology industry and promoting China's transformation from a large technological country to a powerful technological country.
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