HongMeng OS: This is the name of Huawei's Android replacement

Those who hate Google have just received a large bone to chew from the Chinese media via to the multiple reports that reveal the name of Huawei's Android alternative: HongMeng OS. While nothing is official yet, given the recent hit of the ban hammer, Huawei is forced to come up with an alternative for its upcoming handsets.

The Twitter message posted yesterday by China's national English language newspaper Global Times reads the following: "Huawei's own-developed smart phone Operating System, reportedly named "HongMeng OS", is being trialled out and will gradually replace the Android system, according to three Chinese media reports."

One of the replies to the aforementioned tweet that have been posted today — and should obviously be taken with a generous amount of salt for now — claims that HongMeng OS will be used for the upcoming Huawei Mate 30 series.

According to Huawei Central, HongMeng is an entirely independent effort that has been in active development since 2012. Remains to see how fast can they bring it to the market now that Google has been forced to cease its partnership with Huawei.

Is this story going too far? What do you think about the severe sanctions imposed on Huawei and its partners? If you have any conspiracy theories — but some information from sources familiar with the inner working of the entire ordeal would be much better — feel free to share your thoughts with the rest of us in the comments section.