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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.

Chinese software historyMicrosoft rivalryOffice suite development
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How a Rural Genius Built China's First Word Processor and Battled Microsoft