Huawei Technologies has announced the release of HarmonyOS, its first proprietary operating system designed for personal computers. This move provides an alternative to Microsoft’s Windows operating system and is part of a broader effort by China to decrease reliance on American technology. The HarmonyOS is now available on select Huawei PC models. The development comes at a time of heightened geopolitical tensions between China and the United States, with both countries taking steps to secure their technological infrastructure and reduce exposure to foreign software and hardware. China has been encouraging domestic companies to adopt homegrown technologies in critical sectors, and Huawei’s introduction of HarmonyOS for PCs is seen as a significant step in this direction. Previously, HarmonyOS was used primarily in smartphones and Internet of Things (IoT) devices. The expansion to personal computers marks a notable advancement for Huawei and reflects China’s ongoing strategy to achieve technological self-sufficiency.