Quantum technology: How China wants to dominate the technology of the future

With billions in funding under its new five-year plan, China wants to secure a leading global position in the quantum realm. Military applications are a major force driving the research.

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12. April 2026
According to its own statements, China Telecom Quantum Group launched the world’s first distributed cryptography system resistant to attacks by quantum computers in 2025. (IMAGO / NurPhoto)

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Last updated: 12. April 2026