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Quantum Computer Showcase Sparks Police Intervention in Hefei

1/8/2025

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In Hefei, China, a unique quantum computer, one of only 20 produced globally each year, is showcased at the local startup Origin. However, when a foreign visitor arrived for a scheduled tour, the company abruptly canceled interviews and summoned the police, revealing the intense secrecy surrounding this cutting-edge technology.

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In Hefei, China, a unique quantum computer, one of only 20 produced globally each year, is showcased at the local startup Origin. However, when a foreign visitor arrived for a scheduled tour, the company abruptly canceled interviews and summoned the police, revealing the intense secrecy surrounding this cutting-edge technology.