As the dawn of quantum computing grows closer, the threat it poses to global cybersecurity frameworks becomes more urgent. Now, China may have just taken a major step ahead of the curve. Researchers from the University of Science and Technology Beijing, in collaboration with the Beijing Institute of Technology and Guilin University of Electronic Technology, have announced a breakthrough in blockchain security: the development of EQAS, the Efficient Quantum-resistant Authentication Storage. This new blockchain framework is designed specifically to withstand attacks from quantum computers, whose processing power could soon render current encryption systems obsolete. If widely adopted, EQAS could redefine ...

In a landmark move that signals the dawn of a new era in computing, Chinese startups are accelerating efforts to harness quantum computing for real-world applications — transforming the field from an experimental frontier into a growing industrial force. One such breakthrough came from Origin Quantum, a Hefei-based startup, which successfully applied its superconducting quantum processor to improve the accuracy of breast cancer screenings. By leveraging the parallel processing power of its “Origin Wukong” quantum computer, the company analyzed complex medical imaging data at remarkable speeds, significantly reducing misdiagnosis and missed cases. Developed in collaboration with Bengbu Medical University, this ...

In a stunning leap forward for quantum computing, researchers at the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) have unveiled the Zuchongzhi 3.0 quantum processor, a superconducting chip that is reportedly 1 quadrillion times faster than today’s most advanced classical supercomputers. The breakthrough has drawn international attention, positioning China as a major player in the race for quantum supremacy and placing Google’s Willow chip under fresh scrutiny. A New Milestone in Quantum Speed Zuchongzhi 3.0 is engineered with 105 transmon qubits arranged in a 15-by-7 rectangular lattice, significantly upgraded from the 66-qubit Zuchongzhi 2.0 released in 2021. These qubits ...

In a landmark breakthrough in cybersecurity, China has launched what it claims to be the world’s first commercial quantum cryptography system capable of withstanding attacks from quantum computers — a move that signals the country’s growing dominance in next-generation digital security. Announced last week by China Telecom Quantum Group, a state-owned enterprise, the new system represents a fusion of two cutting-edge technologies: Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) and Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC). Together, they form a three-layer, end-to-end security architecture that the company asserts is “quantum-secure” — resistant even to future decryption attempts by ultra-powerful quantum machines. A New Era of Cyber ...

China has announced a significant milestone in quantum computing with the development of the “Sky Eye-504” superconducting quantum computer, featuring the newly launched 504-qubit quantum chip named “Xiaohong-504.” Spearheaded by the China Telecom Quantum Computing Group (CTQG) and developed in collaboration with the Chinese Academy of Sciences’ Center for Excellence in Quantum Information and Quantum Physics and QuantumCTek, this achievement marks a new domestic record for quantum computing and positions China among the global leaders in this cutting-edge field. Details of the Breakthrough At the heart of the “Sky Eye-504” quantum computer is the superconducting “Xiaohong-504” chip, which boasts 504 ...