Does China Have Its Own Operating System?
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China’s homegrown operating systems haven’t made much of a dent on the global stage. Now there’s a Linux-based system that’s aimed at weaning the country off Windows. It’s an important step as Chinese tech companies look to reduce their dependence on US-made software and hardware.

What operating system does China use?

Kylin (Chinese: 麒麟; pinyin: Qílín; Wade–Giles: Ch’i²-lin²) is an operating system developed by academics at the National University of Defense Technology in the People’s Republic of China since 2001. It is named after the mythical beast qilin.

Is Windows banned in China?

China to ditch Microsoft Windows and products to retaliate Huawei ban in the US. As the trade war between the United States and China is soaring day by day, Beijing is planning to ban Microsoft Windows and related products completely in its country from September this year.

Chloe Bennett

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