Against the backdrop of the global information technology industry entering a period of development dividends, China's information technology sector is bursting with innovative vitality, with various cutting-edge technologies emerging one after another. From the deep application of artificial intelligence to the extensive coverage of networks, from the precise analysis of big data to the efficient computing of cloud computing, a vibrant development trend is exhibited across multiple levels.

But at the same time, it also faces severe challenges. As countries around the world intensify their deployment of emerging technologies, Chinese enterprises must compete fiercely with companies from developed countries such as the United States, Europe, Japan, and South Korea in the international market, while also exploring a path for long-term development in a complex environment. Under such circumstances, taking the path of self-reliance and control becomes an inevitable choice.

On the evening of the [specific date], Huawei made a stunning announcement of the native Hongmeng operating system, the first fully self-developed operating system in China. Throughout Huawei's more than twenty years of development in its terminal business, it has consistently focused on continuous innovation and research and development, launching numerous milestone products from mobile phones to software series. In the industry's view, the birth of native Hongmeng is of extraordinary significance. It ensures that China is no longer constrained by others in terms of the underlying technology of operating systems, firmly taking the initiative into its own hands.

For a long time, in the fierce competition of the global information industry, some countries have maintained a dominant position for a long time by mastering key technologies, and the industry consensus is that key core technologies must rely on self-reliance. As the solid foundation for digital economy and intelligent manufacturing, the HarmonyOS system fortifies the roots of China's information industry. Operating systems and basic software are like the cornerstone of a building; their stability and advancement directly determine the development space of upper-layer applications.

New variables in the global information technology landscape

In recent years, some countries have continued to exert pressure on China's information industry, including restrictions on chip supply and technological cooperation, posing significant challenges to the development of the information industry.

As the foundational software in the information industry, China has long relied on foreign products such as computer operating systems and mobile operating systems like Android. The reasons behind this are the late start of domestic operating system development, low market recognition, and an incomplete ecosystem.

"No retreat is the path to victory," Huawei, under severe circumstances, overcame numerous difficulties. With the collective efforts of all employees, Huawei launched the Pioneer Plan last year, and its listing injected a strong dose of confidence into China's technology industry.

In addition, while pursuing business advancement, Huawei has gradually built a more comprehensive ecosystem around "root technologies" over the past five years.

Xu Zhijun, the rotating chairman of Huawei, once pointed out in a speech that driven by the digital industrialization and industrial digitalization, the future demand for computing power in the Chinese market is enormous, but there is a lack of Chinese companies with competitive operating systems and databases. To change this situation, it is imperative to develop China's own ecological industry.

Huawei Terminal Software Department President Gong Ti stated at the launch event that Huawei's construction of HarmonyOS is not merely to replace Android and iOS, but to forge a unique path of innovation. The scale of HarmonyOS's construction is comparable to that of the Two Bombs and One Satellite project; Huawei has invested over 10,000 R&D engineers in the HarmonyOS project, and tens of thousands of people from over 10,000 application partners have also participated in its construction.

Public data shows that after four generations of development, with over 100 million lines of code and 1 billion HarmonyOS ecosystem devices, it has rapidly grown to become the second largest operating system in the Chinese market, surpassing iOS. As China's first fully self-developed operating system, it undoubtedly represents a significant breakthrough for China in the field of operating systems.

The birth of provides a breakthrough possibility for Huawei in the current complex international situation. Its significant advantages such as distributed technology and microkernel architecture have also injected new vitality into the operating system industry and the development of the software ecosystem, effectively driving industrial upgrading and innovation. On the other hand, for some countries, offers a completely new choice. With its ecosystem continuously growing, the development potential of is virtually limitless.

Behind the "Super Projects": Building a National-Level Digital Security Defense Line

Currently, the digital economy in our country accounts for more than one-third, becoming the main engine of economic development. The digital economy market has enormous development potential, creating significant demand for computing power. According to data released in [year] [month], China's share in the global information and communication technology (ICT) market exceeds [percentage]%, ranking second in the world, just behind the United States.

However, the current state of the digital industry in China is concerning. In the Chinese government and enterprise market, out of a trillion-yuan market size, non-Chinese companies dominate, accounting for approximately %, while Chinese companies account for about %, with the majority providing servers and services, and very few investing in areas such as processors, memory, and disks. The same is true in the operating system field.

But Huawei is changing this situation. "Building a national digital security defense line," Huawei's commitment to ecosystem investment has never wavered.

Since the developer conference, Huawei has received over a million feedbacks and suggestions, continuously updating and optimizing the Pure HarmonyOS system, striving to provide users with a better experience.

On the specified date, the native Hongmeng operating system unveiled more details of its product, which garnered significant attention from the outside world. These include the native exquisite design, comprehensive upgrades to the distributed soft bus, smoother cross-device continuation of applications, services, and content, as well as deep integration with the operating system.

Taking security as an example, it has created a comprehensive security protection from three aspects: ecological purity, privacy control, and data security, setting a new benchmark for privacy protection, with a "security coefficient" far exceeding all other systems on the market.

Based on the StarShield security architecture, it has achieved the largest upgrade in history. It has independently developed the entire stack, from the operating system kernel, file system, to programming languages, compilers/runtimes, programming frameworks, design systems, integrated development environments, and frameworks and large models.

Gong Ti stated that Huawei has achieved three major breakthroughs in security architecture. Firstly, it has created a pure ecological environment, eliminating the chaos caused by hot loading, hot updating, and other applications in the Android ecosystem, as well as the rampant issues of fraudulent calls and malicious software, ensuring the purity and security of the program ecosystem. Secondly, it focuses on privacy controllability, optimizing the shortcomings in permission management of Android and Apple, achieving refined data management, and effectively protecting user privacy security. Furthermore, with the increasing demand for security in various industries and office scenarios, the new architecture of HarmonyOS ensures high data security, providing users with more reliable protection.

It is worth noting that the native HarmonyOS has achieved the highest level of security certification in the security industry. Among them, the HarmonyOS kernel has received the international + certificate, making it the first + level certification in the field of general-purpose operating system kernels. The entire system has also obtained the Chinese + certification, making it the only operating system kernel and system in the industry to simultaneously receive these two authoritative certifications. In other words, this architecture, from the system layer, framework layer to the application layer, has comprehensively rebuilt a complete security and privacy protection system for China's operating systems.

In the torrent of technological transitions, the significance of this system is not merely a technological innovation, but also Huawei's profound insight and proactive response to the security needs of the digital era. This system offers users a more secure and convenient digital life experience, while providing strong support for the construction of national cybersecurity systems. It also marks a significant breakthrough for China in the field of operating system security, breaking the bipolar pattern of mobile operating systems, achieving self-control and security reliability in China's information technology industry chain, showcasing strong independent R&D capabilities and international competitiveness. It lays a solid foundation for building a secure and trustworthy digital environment and promoting the healthy development of the digital economy.

In addition to security, under the support of Ark Engine technology, it also demonstrates remarkable multi-dimensional native smooth experiences. Whether switching applications, opening folders, or handling multitasking, the system responds quickly without any lag. In terms of gaming smoothness, high frame rate output, fast loading speeds, and stable operation allow players to immerse themselves in the gaming world and fully enjoy the fun of the game. In other words, it not only meets users' needs for security but also sets a new benchmark in smoothness, becoming a pioneer in leading the future development of operating systems.

Strengthen HarmonyOS Ecosystem Partners: Joint Construction, Shared Benefits, Win-Win Cooperation

Partners are the cornerstone of Huawei's HarmonyOS ecosystem. Huawei recently announced the progress in advancing its ecosystem partners.

On [Date], to accelerate the integration of mobile applications into the HarmonyOS ecosystem, Huawei held a mobilization meeting for the HarmonyOS Thousand Sails Campaign. Partners including Baidu, Bilibili, DingTalk, East Money, JD.com, Kingsoft Office, Kuaishou, Meituan, Alipay, Shenzhen Kaihong, Tencent, NetEase, and Weibo participated in the meeting.

As of now, over applications and meta-services have been listed on the app market, fully covering major fields, meeting .% of users' usage time.

It is a new starting point and also a new challenge. The construction of the HarmonyOS ecosystem is a long journey that requires continuous refinement and innovation. Huawei alone cannot build HarmonyOS; it requires the joint participation of ecosystem partners, developers, and consumers.

The HarmonyOS ecosystem is not Huawei's "solo act"; it requires joint construction with partners across various industries. Xu Zhijun stated at the rally: "We hope that all application owners, including governments, enterprises, and institutions, can develop native HarmonyOS versions, list them in the HarmonyOS Pioneer Zone on Huawei's App Market, continuously upgrade their functional experiences, and together build a native HarmonyOS ecosystem, making it a true mobile and interconnected operating system for everything."

"Only when HarmonyOS has its own ecosystem can it truly be considered a mobile operating system, and only then can it synergize applications, the operating system, and chips to continuously enhance user experience and security. Since Huawei decided to build a native HarmonyOS ecosystem, it has received strong support from application owners and developers. Currently, the dawn is in sight, and we look forward to the blooming of the mountain flowers," Xu Zhijun said.

Yu Chengdong, Executive Director and Chairman of the Terminal Business Group at Huawei, stated: "HarmonyOS is a new life that is growing vigorously. We are grateful for the full commitment and tireless efforts of our partners and developers, who have created the Harmony speed. But HarmonyOS is not just made, it is also used. In the coming months, Huawei will continue to work closely with partners and developers to fully roll out HarmonyOS."

"The galaxy is dazzling, all things are being reborn, and now we take a new step from the beginning! Together, let's build and share a new world of HarmonyOS!" Yu Chengdong said at the launch event.

Clearly, the development of the HarmonyOS ecosystem relies on the collective efforts of numerous collaborators, which will bring about significant opportunities for mutual benefit. For partners, joining the HarmonyOS ecosystem means expanding market share, enhancing technological innovation capabilities, strengthening brand influence, and achieving coordinated business development. Partners can leverage the extensive platform of the HarmonyOS ecosystem to promote their applications and services to more users, while jointly exploring technological innovation with Huawei, enhancing brand awareness, and opening up new business domains.

For developers, the Harmony ecosystem offers abundant development resources, vast innovation spaces, and commercial monetization opportunities. Developers can leverage Huawei's advanced development tools and technologies to fully unleash their creativity, develop innovative applications and services, and realize commercial value through the Huawei AppGallery.

For consumers, the HarmonyOS ecosystem brings better user experiences, more choices, and personalized services, while also driving the development of the digital economy. Consumers can enjoy the seamless cross-device continuity and personalized digital lifestyle experiences brought by the HarmonyOS ecosystem, and at the same time, contribute to the development of the digital economy and enjoy the benefits it brings.

In summary, strengthening the HarmonyOS ecosystem partners is key to achieving mutual success. Through co-building, sharing, and win-win cooperation, the HarmonyOS ecosystem will bring new development opportunities to China's information technology industry, drive the prosperity of the digital economy, and make significant contributions to the nation's technological advancement and economic development.