Quantum Supremacy: Is China Catching Up?

When quantum computing rewires the global tech race, will China’s state-heavy strategy deliver or derail progress?

The quantum rivalry between China and America showcases two starkly different innovation models: private-driven versus state-led. China dominates in quantum communications and sensing, but the U.S. leads quantum computing, where qubit power reigns supreme.

America’s decentralized innovation, led by tech giants like Google and IBM, faces fragmented funding, while China’s top-down strategy centralizes resources via government labs and state-backed universities. While this fosters streamlined progress, it risks limiting competition and focusing on potentially outdated methods.

As quantum advances reshape industries and geopolitics, the clash of innovation philosophies raises a pivotal question: Which model better aligns with a world demanding rapid adaptability and enduring foresight?

Read the full article on The Economist.

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