At this moment, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology had indeed responded, but their reply left the companies in deep despair.
The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology stated: "Regarding the recent requests from certain enterprises to increase the download permissions for the Zero System, the Ministry hereby issues a definitive response. The Zero System is not a state-led development; it was independently developed by Lin's Technology. The company invited relevant enterprises to download and adapt the software, and the decision regarding download and push permissions lies solely with Lin's Technology. This is standard market behavior. Furthermore, these enterprises are still capable of utilizing systems such as Anzuo or Weiying; therefore, Lin's Technology is not engaged in any monopolistic practices. In recognition of the tremendous contribution made by Lin's Technology, the company will donate the Zero System to the state, free of charge, in one year's time. The state expresses its gratitude for this noble act by Lin's Technology. Relevant enterprises may await the update after the one-year period."
Upon seeing this response, all parties were collectively shaken. Prior to this, everyone had subconsciously assumed that the Zero System was developed under state direction, with companies like Lin's Technology and Huawei Group merely acting as supporting partners—enterprises that had indeed been mentioned multiple times.
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