Hold onto your phones, tech fans! 📱 China's software and IT scene is leveling up in a big way. At a press conference on Tuesday, Vice Minister Ke Jixin announced some seriously impressive progress in the country's homegrown tech ecosystem. Think operating systems, databases, and more – all made in China and growing fast. 💻
The star of the show? HarmonyOS. This open-source operating system, developed in China, has now been installed on over 55 million mobile devices as of the end of March 2026. That's a massive user base for a platform that's charting its own course! 🌟
But it's not just about phones. The country's industrial software game is getting stronger too, with a product system now covering key industries. Imagine the tools needed to run factories, design products, and manage complex systems – China is building them from the ground up.
Even cooler? New tech models are exploding onto the scene. Think Model-as-a-Service and Agent-as-a-Service. Usage of these services has gone totally viral. By the end of March, average daily token calls had soared past 140 trillion – that's more than a thousand times higher than the same period back in 2024. Talk about a growth spurt! 📈
And China's cloud ambitions are going global. Leading service providers have built over 150 data centers across more than 30 countries and regions, pushing the reach of its cloud services worldwide. It's like planting digital flags everywhere! 🌍
For young professionals, students, and anyone curious about the future of tech, this is a trend you'll want to watch. It shows how innovation is thriving and creating new possibilities on the global stage. ✨
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China's homegrown operating systems, key software see steady progress
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