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China and Japan Race for Quantum Computing Supremacy

10/16/2025

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China and Japan pursue quantum computing as a strategic pillar for technological sovereignty.
China Telecom deployed a 105-qubit quantum computer, integrated into the Tianyan cloud platform for global access.
The 105-qubit machine is described as offering a quadrillion-speed advantage over classical systems.
In Japan, The RIKEN Institute (Japan) and the National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (Japan) lead precision-focused efforts.
Both nations seek dominance with economic implications expected by 2026.

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Story summary

China and Japan pursue quantum computing as a strategic pillar for technological sovereignty.
China Telecom deployed a 105-qubit quantum computer, integrated into the Tianyan cloud platform for global access.
The 105-qubit machine is described as offering a quadrillion-speed advantage over classical systems.
In Japan, The RIKEN Institute (Japan) and the National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (Japan) lead precision-focused efforts.
Both nations seek dominance with economic implications expected by 2026.