Huawei has unveiled its first desktop computer certified as 100% domestically made in China, marking another step in the company’s effort to build an independent computing ecosystem. Introduced on November 5, 2026, the Huawei Qingyun HM650 series combines the company’s own Kirin X90 desktop processor with its HarmonyOS operating system and China-made hardware components. The computers are primarily designed for government departments and enterprise customers.
The launch is significant because Huawei is expanding HarmonyOS beyond smartphones, tablets and laptops into desktop computing. The company says the HM650 has achieved a 100% domestic-content certification, covering its hardware components. The announcement comes as Chinese technology companies accelerate efforts to reduce dependence on foreign processors, operating systems and other critical computing technologies.
Huawei HM650 Becomes Its First HarmonyOS Desktop
The Qingyun HM650 is Huawei’s first desktop computer powered by HarmonyOS, the company’s proprietary operating system.
Huawei introduced the machine at its 2026 HarmonyOS Office Industry Summit in China. The desktop is part of the company’s broader Qingyun business-computing portfolio, which targets government agencies, financial institutions and enterprise customers.
The computer uses the HarmonyOS enterprise edition and Huawei’s Kirin X90 processor. Unlike conventional desktop computers built around Intel or AMD processors and Windows, the HM650 combines Huawei-developed computing hardware and software with domestically manufactured components.
The company has positioned the device as an option for organisations seeking greater control over their technology supply chains.
Huawei has not announced a public retail price for the HM650 series. Its initial market focus is government and enterprise procurement rather than the mainstream consumer desktop market.
Kirin X90 Processor Powers the New Desktop
At the centre of the HM650 is Huawei’s Kirin X90 desktop processor.
The chip features a 10-core, 20-thread configuration and a reported thermal design power of 40 watts. It also integrates graphics and artificial intelligence processing capabilities.
Key processor features include:
- 10 CPU cores and 20 threads: Designed to handle multiple computing workloads.
- Maleoon graphics: Provides GPU hardware acceleration.
- Da Vinci NPU: Supports local artificial intelligence processing.
- 40W thermal design power: Targets comparatively efficient desktop operation.
- Ark Engine optimisation: Helps coordinate hardware and software performance.
Huawei has also introduced a bidirectional cooling system designed to manage heat generated by the processor.
The company says the HM650 can open files as large as 1GB within seconds and unpack a 2.5GB compressed archive in approximately three seconds.
These are manufacturer-reported performance claims rather than independently verified benchmark results.
The system also uses HyperSpace Memory technology, which is designed to improve memory utilisation when several applications and large files are open simultaneously.
According to Huawei, the technology increases the number of large files that can remain open in parallel by 40%, reducing the need to reload information when switching between applications.
What Does 100% Domestic Manufacturing Mean?
The most notable aspect of the HM650 launch is Huawei’s claim that the computer is entirely domestically manufactured.
The company says the desktop has received industry-first certification for a 100% domestic component rate.
Huawei describes its approach as a combination of three strategies:
- Developing core components through its own research and engineering.
- Working with domestic partners to jointly develop important hardware.
- Encouraging local suppliers to manufacture general-purpose components.
The objective is to build a complete domestic supply chain covering processors, memory, connectivity components and other hardware used in personal computers.
However, the precise scope and methodology of the 100% domestic-content certification have not been independently detailed in the available launch information. The claim should therefore be understood as Huawei’s certified domestic-content designation rather than independent evidence that every underlying material and manufacturing input originates in China.
Nevertheless, the announcement represents an important development in China’s efforts to build a domestic PC industry that is less dependent on foreign technology suppliers.
HarmonyOS Brings AI Features to Desktop Computing
The HM650 is not simply a hardware upgrade. Huawei is also using the desktop launch to expand its HarmonyOS ecosystem.
The operating system includes access to more than 21,000 applications, according to the company. These cover office productivity, communication, engineering design, software development and other professional workloads.
Supported applications include:
| Application | Main use |
|---|---|
| WPS Office | Documents, spreadsheets and presentations |
| WeChat Work | Enterprise communication |
| DingTalk | Workplace collaboration |
| Lark | Business productivity |
| ZWCAD | Engineering and technical design |
| GstarCAD | 2D computer-aided design |
| ZW3D | 3D modelling and engineering |
Application availability is particularly important for Huawei because desktop users typically depend on a wider range of professional software than smartphone users.
Building a sufficiently large software ecosystem will be essential if HarmonyOS is to become a practical alternative to Windows in enterprise environments.
Huawei is also adding its Xiaoyi intelligent assistant to the computer. Its Xiaoyi Work functionality can organise information, process documents, create presentations and analyse data.
The assistant can also generate files in Word, PowerPoint and Excel formats.
Other AI assistants, including WorkBuddy, Qianwen Office and Doubao, are supported as part of the wider software ecosystem.
Security Features Target Government and Enterprise Users
Huawei has placed particular emphasis on information security, reflecting the intended use of the HM650 in government and enterprise environments.
The computer uses the company’s Star Shield Security 2.0 architecture, which combines protections at the hardware, operating-system and application levels.
One feature is full-disk encryption implemented at the processor level, designed to protect locally stored information.
The system also includes privacy controls that regulate application access to files and other user data.
AI agents receive additional restrictions through sandboxing and granular permission controls.
For example, if an AI agent attempts to delete a file, the system requires user confirmation before allowing the action.
This approach is intended to prevent automated assistants from carrying out sensitive operations without permission.
Huawei says the HM650 and its HarmonyOS software have also undergone security and reliability testing and received Level II certification.
Why Huawei Is Building a Domestic PC Ecosystem
The HM650 launch is part of Huawei’s broader effort to reduce its reliance on overseas technology suppliers.
US export restrictions have limited Huawei’s access to several advanced technologies, including certain semiconductor manufacturing capabilities and processors from major international suppliers.
In response, the company has invested heavily in its own semiconductor designs, operating systems and hardware ecosystem.
HarmonyOS is central to this strategy. Huawei wants the operating system to work across smartphones, tablets, laptops and desktop computers, creating a connected environment in which users can move between devices.
The desktop market is particularly important because government departments and large organisations often have substantial requirements for secure computing infrastructure.
A domestic desktop platform could give Chinese institutions another option when procuring computers for sensitive operations.
However, competing with Windows will require more than domestic hardware. Software compatibility, application availability, performance, reliability and long-term technical support will determine whether organisations adopt the platform at scale.
The Bigger Picture
Huawei’s first 100% domestically certified desktop illustrates how China’s technology self-reliance strategy is expanding beyond smartphones and networking equipment into everyday computing.
The company is attempting to develop an integrated technology stack, covering processors, graphics, operating systems, security architecture and productivity software.
This could create new opportunities for Chinese semiconductor manufacturers and software developers while reducing the importance of foreign suppliers in selected domestic markets.
However, the real test will be whether HarmonyOS desktops can deliver competitive performance and application compatibility across complex enterprise workloads.
Looking Ahead
Huawei has not yet disclosed the HM650’s full commercial pricing or a detailed sales-volume target. Its initial focus remains on government and enterprise customers, where demand for domestically sourced computing equipment could support adoption. The company’s ability to expand software compatibility and strengthen its domestic component supply chain will be critical to the product’s long-term success.
The launch also signals that Huawei intends to compete across the entire personal-computing market rather than limiting HarmonyOS to mobile devices. If the company can build a reliable desktop ecosystem around its own processors and software, the HM650 could become an important part of China’s broader push towards technological independence.
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