Shenzhen, May 8 -- Chinese tech giant Huawei announced on Thursday that it will launch its first line of personal computers (PCs) powered by its HarmonyOS operating system on May 19.

The upcoming release marks a significant expansion of Huawei's HarmonyOS ecosystem, which already powers its smartphones and tablets.

By launching computers equipped with the country's first homegrown operating system for the general public, Huawei seeks to challenge the long-standing dominance of Microsoft's Windows and Apple's macOS in the PC market.

Huawei's HarmonyOS-powered computers are the result of five years of research and development. The company emphasizes that the system incorporates strong security features, including a dedicated security c...