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Huawei has just launched HarmonyOS NEXT — a fully independent operating system that cuts all remaining ties to Windows and Google. For the first time in history, China is replacing Western software at national scale, forcing thousands of government institutions and state-owned companies to migrate away from Microsoft. In this video, we break down how HarmonyOS NEXT works, why it’s faster and more secure than Windows in China’s ecosystem, and how Beijing is using it to achieve full technological independence. From AI-powered apps to distributed architecture, Huawei’s OS is redefining how devices communicate and how nations control their digital future....

Patriotism is giving Huawei a boost, but netizens say, “Talk is cheap, show me the code” Huawei has finally revealed its homegrown operating system dubbed HarmonyOS, or Hongmeng as it’s known in China. For many social media users in the country, the launch is an exciting development that represents the rise of the country as a tech power. But at the same time, many people think the company’s unveiling of the OS raised more questions than it answered. “Talk is cheap, show me the code,” one Zhihu user posted under a question about the Hongmeng launch. The user was quoting...

In Dongguan, China, at the Huawei Developers' Conference, Huawei executives revealed the company's plans for the future. Richard Yu, CEO of Huawei's Business Group, quickly unveiled the new Huawei operating system, called Harmony OS (called Hongmeng in China but not overseas). Harmony is not a mobile phone system to replace Android but rather is designed to work on devices from tablets to phones, smartwatches to cars and much else besides. And one other key thing: it's open-source. This last fact gave rise to the biggest cheer in the basketball stadium Huawei had taken over for the event. It means that...