# China removes older government Windows version in foreign-tech push

_Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 1:44 AM EDT · Products, Power · Latest · Tier 1 — Major_

China is removing an older Microsoft Windows version tailored for government agencies, Bloomberg reports. The step is part of a broader effort to reduce dependence on foreign technology and targets the world's most widely used PC software in state agencies.

## Sources

- [Bloomberg Technology](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-18/china-axing-microsoft-windows-from-state-agencies-ahead-of-plan)

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