Chinese tech giant Huawei on Thursday unveiled the Huawei Pura X, the first smartphone that runs on its self-developed HarmonyOS 5 operating system.
The HarmonyOS 5 driven Pura X features a 1:1 smart interactive outer screen, allowing high-frequency operations to be performed without unfolding the device, the company announced at the launch event in Shenzhen City in south China's Guangdong Province.
The launch of the new wide-screen foldable smartphone marks the arrival of the HarmonyOS operating system as a contender in the current market dominated by iOS and Android.
Some smartphone users have expressed mixed opinions on the new operating system.
"I would consider it definitely. I think Apple is controlling much of that, but I would rather have a new option," Claudius Davis, a Shenzhen resident.
"Currently, I still find iOS more user-friendly due to its mature ecosystem. In terms of software compatibility, iOS also has an advantage over HarmonyOS. After all, HarmonyOS is still new," said Song Da, another Shenzhen resident.
Cao Zhongxiong, assistant president of the China Development Institute, recognized the technical breakthrough behind HarmonyOS 5.
"This system represents an addition to Huawei's truly independent ecosystem featuring collaboration between hardware and software, and an upgrade to both its software and hardware," Cao said.
However, he also highlighted significant challenges.
"Huawei faces an even bigger challenge, particularly in hardware and software. It needs to resolve issues concerning not only the layout of the HarmonyOS ecosystem, but also software development and compatibility, as well as the compatibility with domestic chips, hardware and smart terminals," Cao said.
Huawei unveils first phone run on self-developed HarmonyOS 5 operating system
Huawei unveils first phone run on self-developed HarmonyOS 5 operating system
Huawei unveils first phone run on self-developed HarmonyOS 5 operating system
China welcomes all like-minded countries to join the Group of Friends of Global Governance (GFGG) and is ready to work with the international community to advance reform and improvement of global governance and jointly address global challenges, said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning in Beijing on Wednesday.
Mao was speaking at a regular press conference in response to a question about the Group of Friends of Global Governance, which was launched in Geneva on February 27. In September 2025, Chinese President Xi Jinping formally proposed the Global Governance Initiative, contributing China's wisdom and solutions to building a more just and equitable global governance system. Since its launch, the initiative has received support from more than 150 countries and international organizations, Mao said.
"In December last year at the UN Headquarters in New York, China proposed to establish the "Group of Friends of Global Governance," which has been warmly received at the UN," she said.
Geneva is an important hub of global governance, home to many UN entities and specialized agencies that address agendas vital to countries’ development and people’s livelihood, Mao said.
"On February 27, China held the launch ceremony of the "Group of Friends of Global Governance" in Geneva. Representatives from nearly 60 countries attended the meeting, including 42 founding members of the GFGG. Parties expressed strong recognition and support for the GGI, commended China's leading role in global governance, and looked forward to the GFGG strengthening communication and coordination and promoting dialogue and cooperation on the Geneva platform," she said. The establishment of the GFGG in both New York and Geneva, and its rapid progress, reflect that the Global Governance Initiative proposed by President Xi meet the needs of the world and conform to the will of the people, said the spokeswoman.
"As the noble cause of peace and development for humanity is confronted with severe challenges, it is more imperative than ever for us to recommit to the founding mission of the UN, uphold multilateralism, defend international fairness and justice, and work for peace, stability and development. China welcomes the participation of all countries sharing the same vision, and through the launch of the GFGG stands ready to work with the international community to explore pathways for reforming and improving global governance, jointly tackle global challenges and build a community with a shared future for humanity," she said.
China welcomes like-minded countries to join Group of Friends of Global Governance: spokeswoman
