An Inside Look at China’s Quantum Ecosystem

(NewsUSA) - Quantum technology is poised to permeate all corners of the global economy by dramatically changing the way the world computes, transmits, and measures information when compared to current conventional methods.  As the technology evolves, the United States must keep an eye on the quantum ecosystem in China, and how the government’s top-down approach is likely to impact quantum research and development, according to experts at the Special Competitive Studies Project (SCSP), a nonprofit and nonpartisan initiative with a goal of making recommendations to strengthen America's long-term competitiveness in AI and other critical technologies.

The concept of quantum technology is relatively unfamiliar to those outside of the field. Simply put, quantum technology involves the physics of subatomic particles. Quantum technology is not new, but the hardware and software currently available allows for more widespread use. Potential applications include: