Shenzhen, renowned as the birthplace of Huawei Technologies and the burgeoning hub for technological innovation in China, has unveiled its annual blueprint to bolster the development of native applications for HarmonyOS, the operating system championed by the Chinese tech giant.
In a bid to fortify the ecosystem surrounding HarmonyOS, Shenzhen authorities have outlined a comprehensive strategy aimed at enhancing the supply capacity of HarmonyOS apps, fostering the clustering of HarmonyOS-original app industries, and refining the overall HarmonyOS app industry ecosystem. This ambitious plan, unveiled on March 2nd, underscores the city’s commitment to supporting Huawei’s endeavors in the realm of software development.
The latest iteration of HarmonyOS Next, announced by Huawei on January 18th, marks a significant stride towards independence by severing ties with apps developed for Google’s Android platform. This move has spurred a surge in the development of HarmonyOS-native apps, with nearly half of China’s top 200 apps already diving into and accelerating their efforts in this direction.
According to experts, Shenzhen’s action plan is poised to drive substantial improvements in the HarmonyOS software ecosystem. The plan not only aims to facilitate the development of HarmonyOS-native apps but also seeks to explore new application scenarios, overcome technical barriers, and ensure the security of Chinese data and industries.
Shenzhen’s ambitions are backed by concrete goals for HarmonyOS development this year. These include increasing the number of HarmonyOS-native apps to over 10% of China’s total, achieving full coverage across major domains, and nurturing a pool of qualified HarmonyOS developers that accounts for over 15% of the country’s total. Moreover, the city aims to establish two or more professional industrial parks dedicated to HarmonyOS-native software development and application, along with accrediting over 1,000 software firms with HarmonyOS development qualifications.
To incentivize and support these efforts, Shenzhen plans to reward relevant software companies, facilitate the launch of HarmonyOS-native apps by public service systems and state-owned enterprises, and encourage the deployment of such apps in emerging terminal areas like aerospace satellites, smart homes, and intelligent vehicles. Financial institutions are also encouraged to provide services to HarmonyOS-native app firms, while universities stand to receive subsidies for nurturing HarmonyOS engineers and talents.
Market projections paint a promising picture for HarmonyOS, with Tech Insights forecasting its ascent to become the second-largest operating system in the Chinese smartphone market, trailing only behind Android. This prediction underscores the growing momentum behind Huawei’s push for HarmonyOS adoption and signals a shifting landscape in China’s tech ecosystem.
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Via: gizmochina.com
