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China Axing Microsoft Windows From State Agencies Ahead of Plan

Bloomberg Technology Tuesday 18 August 2026, 05:44 UTC By Bloomberg News 1 min read
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China is pulling the plug on an older version of Microsoft Corp.’s Windows tailored for government agencies, taking another step toward rooting out the world’s most popular PC software in a broader effort to reduce its dependence on foreign technology.

China is pulling the plug on an older version of Microsoft Corp.’s Windows tailored for government agencies, taking another step toward rooting out the world’s most popular PC software in a broader effort to reduce its dependence on foreign technology.
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