Huawei Qingyun HM650: a desktop PC built with 100% Chinese parts

Why Huawei wants a PC without foreign parts

The background is a squeeze that began in 2019. Under the Trump administration, the US put Huawei on its export control list over security concerns. After that, supplying Huawei with regulated US products or technology generally required a US government licence. A deal between seller and buyer was no longer enough.

In 2020 the rules widened to cover some chips made outside the US using certain American technology or software. Asking a foreign manufacturer no longer solved the problem. Huawei could have a product planned and still be unable to get the parts. A PC made entirely from domestic components is one way to reduce that exposure.

What is inside the Qingyun HM650?

The processor is the Kirin X90, with LPDDR5 memory. The OS is an enterprise edition of HarmonyOS. The front has USB-C and USB-A ports. The back has HDMI, DisplayPort and wired Ethernet for monitors and office networks.

The case is 29.3 cm tall, 9.3 cm wide and about 31.6 cm deep. Huawei also lists AI tools for voice transcription, meeting minutes and information gathering. The research features need an internet connection, and some are paid.

Can you buy the Qingyun HM650?

Not as an individual. Huawei's purchasing guide says it is aimed at government agencies and businesses, and it will not be sold through general online shops or Huawei's experience stores.