The First HarmonyOS PC is Here: A Game-Changer for Domestic Operating Systems and the Global Tech Scene

Key Points

The first HarmonyOS PC has been unveiled by Huawei (Huáwèi 华为), built from the kernel level using HarmonyOS 5 and the HarmonyOS kernel, representing five years of development.
This PC features full-stack independent research and development, focusing on intelligence, interconnection, and security, and aims to fill a 30-year void for a mainstream domestic PC operating system.
The HarmonyOS PC is designed as a hub for seamless interconnection across diverse devices (phones, cars, smart home), powered by HarmonyOS AI interactions and integrating AI into hardware and software.
Development is underway for the top 150 applications, with a goal to support over 2,000 applications by year-end, fostering a growing domestic software ecosystem and enabling “develop once, deploy on multiple ends.”
Key companies like Huaqin Technology (Huáqín Jìshù 华勤技术股份有限公司), ThunderSoft (Zhōngkē Chuàngdá 中科创达软件股份有限公司), and Topsec Technologies Group (Tiānróngxìn Kējì Jítuán 天融信科技集团股份有限公司) are significant players in the HarmonyOS PC industry chain.

The tech world just got a major jolt: the first HarmonyOS PC has officially been unveiled, marking a huge leap forward for domestic operating systems, especially in the competitive personal computer (PC) space.

This isn’t just another PC; it’s a signal of intent from Huawei (Huáwèi 华为) and a potential shift in the OS landscape.

Let’s break down what makes this HarmonyOS PC a big deal.

So, What’s Under the Hood of the New HarmonyOS PC?

On May 8th, at the HarmonyOS PC Technology and Ecosystem Communication Meeting, we got our first glimpse of this groundbreaking machine.

Here’s the lowdown:

It’s built from the kernel level up, a fundamental reconstruction of the operating system.
It’s powered by HarmonyOS 5 and utilizes the HarmonyOS kernel.
This project has been five years in the making by Huawei (Huáwèi 华为).
It’s backed by an impressive 2,700 core patents. Talk about serious R&D!

Zhu Dongdong (Zhū Dǒngdōng 朱懂东), President of Huawei (Huáwèi 华为) Consumer BG’s Tablet and PC Product Line, put it plainly: with this debut, Huawei’s (Huáwèi 华为) terminals are diving headfirst into the HarmonyOS era.

This also means Huawei Smart Office is getting an upgrade to HarmonyOS Office.

But what about apps? That’s always the million-dollar question for a new OS.

Development has already kicked off for the top 150 applications, and the goal is to support over 2,000 applications by the end of the year.

Mark your calendars: the HarmonyOS PC is slated for an official release on May 19th.

Key Development Milestones and Statistics for HarmonyOS PC

HarmonyOS Version: HarmonyOS 5
Development Time: Five years
Core Patents: 2,700
Engineer Involvement: Over 10,000
Research Institute Collaborations: Over 20

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Why This Matters: Cracking the PC Ecosystem Code with HarmonyOS

For ages, Windows and macOS have dominated the PC software scene.

Their ecosystems are mature, and most mainstream software naturally prioritizes them.

Domestic PC software ecosystems, on the other hand, started later and have had a tougher climb, especially for small and medium-sized businesses struggling to find their footing.

Xiao Xu (Xiāo Xù 肖旭), a council member of the Capital Enterprise Reform and Development Research Society, told Securities Daily (Zhèngquàn Rìbào 证券日报):

“The HarmonyOS PC, with its full-stack independent research and development from the kernel layer, not only achieves numerous technological innovations in intelligence, interconnection, and security but also brings new ground and opportunities for the domestic PC ecosystem.”

Seamless Interconnection: Phones, Cars, AI, and Your HarmonyOS PC

The HarmonyOS PC isn’t just a standalone device; it’s a hub in a larger, interconnected universe.

It’s built on three core pillars:

The HarmonyOS foundation
The HarmonyOS ecosystem
The HarmonyOS experience

This five-year journey involved over 10,000 engineers and collaborations with more than 20 research institutes. The goal? To build a brand-new HarmonyOS office experience from the ground up.

A key aim is to break down ecosystem barriers by deeply integrating mobile and desktop experiences for the first time.

HarmonyOS is designed to cover all-scenario terminal devices – think phones, computers, watches, large screens, tablets, and even in-car systems.

The HarmonyOS PC will enable HarmonyOS AI interactions with all these diverse terminals.

Think about your PC seamlessly talking to your phone, your car, and your smart home devices.

Plus, AI capabilities are deeply woven into the hardware, OS, and software applications.

For example, the HarmonyOS PC’s intelligent assistant, Celia (Xiǎoyì 小艺), can handle smart tasks like recording meeting minutes. Productivity boost, anyone?

Filling a 30-Year Void in Domestic OS

Li Xuan (Lǐ Xuān 李轩), a senior analyst at Guotai Haitong Technology (Guótài Hǎitōng Kējì 国泰海通科技), highlighted that the HarmonyOS PC allows Huawei (Huáwèi 华为) to use its first-mover advantage in mobile and Internet of Things (IoT) to push forward a unified national operating system framework.

It also fills a critical gap as a traffic portal.

This isn’t just another product launch; it’s a milestone.

The HarmonyOS PC plugs a void of over 30 years for a mainstream domestic PC operating system.

Xiao Xu (Xiāo Xù 肖旭) sees it as the first domestic PC operating system for the general public built from scratch, calling it “another major breakthrough.”

Li Xuan (Lǐ Xuān 李轩) added that HarmonyOS’s strength is in its industry terminals and the Internet of Everything.

The PC, as a carrier, is set to benefit from Huawei’s (Huáwèi 华为) lead in mobile and IoT, creating an ecosystem that connects all consumer electronics.

This lays a solid foundation for the future of domestic operating systems and the smart consumer electronics world.

Timeline and Significance Highlights

Unveiling Date: May 8th
Official Release Date: May 19th
Domestic PC OS Void Filled: Over 30 years

The Ripple Effect: A Booming Domestic PC Software Ecosystem

The arrival of the HarmonyOS PC is already sending positive shockwaves through the domestic software ecosystem.

Application development is shifting into high gear:

Development has started for over 150 dedicated PC ecosystem applications.
More than 300 integrated ecosystem applications have completed adaptation.
Over 2,000 additional integrated ecosystem applications are currently being adapted.

HarmonyOS PC App Ecosystem Development Status
Application Category	Status	Count
Top Applications Planned	Development Kicked Off	Top 150
Applications Targeted by Year-End	Targeted for Support	Over 2,000
Dedicated PC Ecosystem Applications	Development Started	Over 150
Integrated Ecosystem Applications	Adaptation Completed	More than 300
Additional Integrated Ecosystem Applications	Currently Being Adapted	Over 2,000

The ecosystem is clearly gaining momentum, covering high-frequency user needs like:

General office work
Audio-visual entertainment
Utility tools
Education and learning
Financial management
Design creation

In a world of increasing global tech competition and collaboration uncertainties, the HarmonyOS PC is set to accelerate the R&D and application of domestically self-developed software.

Take domestic image software like Wukong Image (Wùkōng Túxiàng 悟空图像) and Meitu XiuXiu (Měitú Xiùxiù 美图秀秀).

By leveraging HarmonyOS’s tech advantages and massive user base, they can speed up innovation and feature updates.

This allows them to dive deeper into graphics processing and design, building competitive domestic software solutions and boosting the entire domestic software industry.

Smarter Development, Broader Reach for HarmonyOS Apps

One of the slickest features? HarmonyOS PC supports “develop once, deploy on multiple ends.”

This could significantly cut down development costs and timelines for app creators. Efficiency for the win!

It also unlocks a new incremental market for mobile applications and supports cross-device application migration.

Mobile apps like Xiaohongshu (Xiǎohóngshū 小红书), Bilibili (B zhàn B站), and Lark (Fēishū 飞书) have already been adapted for the PC.

This means a “one app, all scenarios” experience is becoming a reality.

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Meet the Players: Key Companies Powering the HarmonyOS PC Revolution

The growing number of HarmonyOS terminals and enthusiastic developer engagement are fueling the ecosystem’s expansion.

Several publicly listed companies are now key players in Huawei’s (Huáwèi 华为) PC industry chain:

Huaqin Technology (Huáqín Jìshù 华勤技术股份有限公司): Huawei’s (Huáwèi 华为) largest ODM (Original Design Manufacturer) supplier for PCs, responsible for manufacturing HarmonyOS PCs.
ThunderSoft (Zhōngkē Chuàngdá 中科创达软件股份有限公司): A developer of core HarmonyOS components. Their Rubik large model is applied to multimodal interaction on PCs, with significant synergy with smart cockpits.
Topsec Technologies Group (Tiānróngxìn Kējì Jítuán 天融信科技集团股份有限公司): Confirmed on an investor interaction platform that they are a HarmonyOS ecosystem partner. They’ve released a VPN client for HarmonyOS and are adapting security products like terminal data leakage prevention and EDR for the system.

Key Companies in the HarmonyOS PC Industry Chain
Company Name	Role in Ecosystem
Huaqin Technology (华勤技术)	Largest ODM supplier for PCs, responsible for manufacturing HarmonyOS PCs
ThunderSoft (中科创达)	Developer of core HarmonyOS components, Rubik large model applied to multimodal interaction
Topsec Technologies Group (天融信科技集团)	HarmonyOS ecosystem partner, released VPN client, adapting security products

The Future is HarmonyOS: A New Era for PCs

The launch of the HarmonyOS PC isn’t just a product release; it’s a statement.

It showcases a commitment to innovation, ecosystem building, and providing a robust alternative in the global OS market.

With its focus on interconnection, AI integration, and a rapidly growing software base, the HarmonyOS PC is poised to make serious waves for users, developers, and the tech industry at large.