Huawei Says It's Made a 100% Chinese PC
Huawei has unveiled the Qingyun HM650, a desktop PC it claims is made entirely from Chinese-manufactured components, including its own 10-core Kirin X90 processor and an enterprise version of HarmonyOS. "While Huawei has reportedly claimed local companies manufactured 100 percent of the components in the machine, it is unclear if all those components use Chinese designs," notes The Register. From…
Huawei has introduced the Qingyun HM650, a desktop PC claimed to be made entirely from components manufactured in China, including its proprietary 10-core Kirin X90 processor and an enterprise version of HarmonyOS. The exact composition of these components and whether they utilize Chinese designs remains unclear. According to The Register, one Chinese government agency has signed up for 600 units of the machine, indicating its significance beyond being a novelty.
This move aligns with Beijing's directive to shift all government entities away from traditional Wintel computers towards local alternatives. Even if not entirely Chinese parts are involved, the unveiling of the Qingyun HM650 poses a challenge to Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm, as the PC market contraction due to escalating memory costs is affecting them.
China's government, being a major purchaser, will gain a significant competitive edge by losing the opportunity to bid for Huawei's business.
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