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Jul 29, 2020 · R&D Management

How a Rural Genius Built China's First Word Processor and Battled Microsoft

This article chronicles Qiu Bojun’s rise from a humble village in Zhejiang to creating WPS, China’s pioneering Chinese word‑processor, detailing his relentless coding marathons, strategic battles with industry giants, and lasting impact on the nation’s software industry.

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How a Rural Genius Built China's First Word Processor and Battled Microsoft
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May 23, 2018 · Fundamentals

Who Shaped China's Software Revolution? Stories of the Pioneering Programmers

This article chronicles the rise and fall of China's early software heroes—detailing their groundbreaking inventions, entrepreneurial struggles, and lasting influence on the nation's IT industry—while reflecting on how the era of the lone programmer gave way to modern software production lines.

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Who Shaped China's Software Revolution? Stories of the Pioneering Programmers