Huawei launched the Mate 70 series of smartphones in Shenzhen, marking a significant milestone with the introduction of HarmonyOS NEXT, a fully homegrown operating system. This launch follows U.S. sanctions that have historically curtailed Huawei's access to Western technologies. Richard Yu, chairman of Huawei's consumer business, emphasized the company's commitment to developing its own technology. The Mate 70 represents critical progress in Huawei's efforts to capture the Chinese market for premium smartphones and establish HarmonyOS as a competitive alternative to Android and iOS. Analysts predict strong sales, despite challenges in building a robust app ecosystem.