Huawei Launches 'All-Chinese' Desktop PC as Japan Pledges $63 Million for Cyber Defence

Huawei has launched the Qingyun HM650, a desktop PC it claims is built entirely from parts made in China. The machine uses Huawei's own Kirin X90 processor, a ten-core chip running at 2.3 GHz, and a new enterprise version of HarmonyOS, the operating system Huawei developed to reduce its reliance on Android. One Chinese government agency has reportedly ordered 600 units, and Beijing has told all government entities to move away from Windows and Intel-based machines to local alternatives. The Register notes it is unclear whether every component uses Chinese designs, as many non-Chinese companies run factories in China. The shift is bad news for Intel, AMD and Qualcomm, which are already struggling as the PC market shrinks because of rising memory costs.

Separately, Japan's government announced emergency funding of ¥10 billion (about $63 million) to help local organisations strengthen their cyber defences. The package follows a wave of attacks that disrupted railways, retailers, KFC's logistics provider and cloud computing operators. The money is aimed at helping government agencies use AI to get security basics right, and at building tools that let the National Cybersecurity Office collect information about attacks. Some funds will also support victims.

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