- Ni hao, hello.
Thanks so much for being here today at our Microsoft event in Shanghai.
It is such an honor and privilege to be here in China,
the center place of so many
of the world's life-changing inventions.
Inventions that empower each of us to be more creative
and productive everywhere all around the world.
I'm inspired to think that this is where the abacus was invented, the first calculator.
Where the first compass was invented helping us find our way.
Where paper and movable type have provided an easier way for us all to communicate
and share our creativity.
At Microsoft, we are on a mission to empower every person
and every organization on the planet to achieve more.
I'm Terry Myerson, and I lead the Windows and Devices team at Microsoft
and I'm honored to be here today
to celebrate creativity and innovation.
The Windows Eco-system is thriving around the world thanks
to so many contributions from right here in China.
Silicon engineers, system's engineers, software developers,
and so many amazing technology partners.
Everyday, our Chinese partners in Lenovo, Xiaomi,
and Huawei are building new devices and experiences
that light up Windows 10 for customers
all over the world.
In fact, right now, my friend, Richard Yu of Huawei
is in Germany launching the newest devices
in the Windows 10 family.
I wish him and Huawei good luck and good fortune with their launch.
Today, together, we're inspiring a generation of creators to do more, create more,
and be more productive, and have more fun.
Now for more than two decades, Microsoft has had the distinct honor to do work here
in China learning
and advancing technology together.
This reminds me of a saying that, "The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago
and the second best time is today."
I am so grateful that we planted
our first trees 22 years ago here in China
and I'm honored to share our plans
to do so again today.
And this all starts with our work with the government of China.
For the last two years, we have earnestly cooperating
with the Chinese government
on the security review of Windows 10.
We are pleased with the transparency and the objectiveness of their review
and we agree with the outcome of the review
and I'm very pleased to share
that we have now developed a version of Windows
10 specifically for the Chinese government.
[Applause]
This monumental moment has only been possible
through our partnership with the government
and our joint venture with CETC.
The Chinese government has the highest standards for security and trusts,
the tools they choose to use
for productivity and creativity
must meet the highest levels of quality.
And this is why I'm in China today to celebrate our journey and progress together.
Please welcome Miss Beth Xu, CEO of CMIT, the joint venture
between CETC and Microsoft
to share more about our partnership.
[Applause] - Thank you, Terry.
- Hi, Beth.
Thank you for joining me.
Now would you mind sharing with everybody here more about our work together.
- Absolutely.
Do you mind if I speak in Chinese?
- Oh, please do.
- [Foreign]
I share the information
about our joint adventure between CETC and Microsoft
and also shared our worked together
to develop, advance, secure,
and localize Windows 10 China Government
Edition for Chinese government customers.
- That's great, Beth.
Can you share with everyone here, what's coming next?
- Absolutely.
- [Foreign]
Terry, I share updates of our pilots.
We are now working with customers at three levels of the government.
At the National level with China custom, at the Regional level wtih EITC,
Economic and Information Technology
Committee of Huahei government.
And at the State Enterprise level with Weston.
I'm also excited to announce that our partner, Lenovo is going to be one of the first
OEM's to present Windows
10 Chinese Government Edition.
- Thank you, Beth.
Thank you CETC, and thank you Lenovo.
It is such an honor to have your partnership and we look forward to working with you
and the Chinese government to meet their needs.
- Thank you.
[Applause]