China releases its first homegrown open-source desktop operating system, OpenKylin, as it steps up efforts to cut reliance on U.S. technology. Released on Wednesday and based on the existing open-source Linux operating system, China’s version was built by a community of about 4,000 developers. State media said it is already being used in China’s space program and industries such as finance and energy. Developing an independent computer operating system has been a top priority for the Chinese government as it seeks to break Beijing’s reliance on foreign-made technology. It has backed various initiatives over the years, including a push in … Continue reading China Releases OpenKylin OS, a Linux-Based Operating System