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US Leads Quantum Race as China Accelerates Progress
10/27/2025
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Story summary
- The United States currently leads in quantum technology.
- China is rapidly closing the gap, making the race for quantum supremacy pivotal to geopolitics.
- Quantum technology promises advanced computers, sensors, and communication systems.
- Analysts project potential revenue up to $97 billion by 2035, though practical applications remain largely theoretical.
- Progress could disrupt current encryption methods and intensify global tech rivalry as researchers aim to improve reliability and scalability.
