Technology giant Microsoft Corporation has officially completed the development of a special Windows 10 operating system (OS) Edition for the Chinese government. The new Windows 10 OS version, also called "Windows 10 Zhuangongban" or "Specially-provided Edition", was designed specifically for China's government agencies and state-owned enterprises.

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The platform is part of Microsoft's recent partnership and joint venture with Beijing-based China Electronics Technology Group (CETG). The China Electronics Technology Group is one of the largest defense and technology conglomerates in the country.

Back in December 2015, the U.S. tech giant announced the partnership with the aim to create "C&M Information Technologies", in order to promote and license a special Windows 10 platform to Chinese government institutions, including "key infrastructure fields such as energy, telecommunications, and transportation", Microsoft said in a blog post.

"C&M Information Technologies is just one example of how we are working to listen and help serve the needs of governments around the world. This broad model has been in existence for over a decade and differs from country to country, but the common thread is that we continue to look for ways to offer new tools and new flexibility to all governments worldwide to help them meet the needs of their employees." The company added.

In comparison with the original Windows 10, Chief Executive Officer Ralph Haupter of Microsoft China said the company took numerous consumer apps and services out from the Chinese version, while adding advanced management and security control features, according to a report by Chinese magazine Caixin. Unfortunately, Haupter did not reveal any more details in regards to the other features of the new platform.

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