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- Researchers unveiled a design that uses recent breakthrough in memory technology, based on device made from crystal
- ‘Experimental results suggest the idea works,’ according to the team leader, but he says there is still a long way to go
Tokyo and Washington are reportedly mulling a multilateral framework to regulate exports of advanced tech to China, a move experts say risks severe damage to Japan-China relations.
Tokyo and Washington are reportedly mulling a multilateral framework to regulate exports of advanced tech to China, a move experts say risks severe damage to Japan-China relations.
Beijing’s publication of the 14th five-year plan to boost global competitiveness in the digital economy comes as the US is reportedly moving forward with a bill to bolster US capabilities amid the US-China tech war.
Beijing’s publication of the 14th five-year plan to boost global competitiveness in the digital economy comes as the US is reportedly moving forward with a bill to bolster US capabilities amid the US-China tech war.
As the China-US tech war heats up, the advantages of taking the lead in a quantum race extend to defence, logistics, modelling and cybersecurity.
As the China-US tech war heats up, the advantages of taking the lead in a quantum race extend to defence, logistics, modelling and cybersecurity.
China has made massive strides in quantum technology, breaking new ground and closing the gap to the US or even overtaking it. But it still faces several systemic challenges, including a lack of real-world applications, high error rates, a talent gap and Western sanctions.
China has made massive strides in quantum technology, breaking new ground and closing the gap to the US or even overtaking it. But it still faces several systemic challenges, including a lack of real-world applications, high error rates, a talent gap and Western sanctions.
China is predicted to overtake the US in the fields of artificial intelligence, 5G, quantum information science, semiconductors, biotechnology and green energy.
China is predicted to overtake the US in the fields of artificial intelligence, 5G, quantum information science, semiconductors, biotechnology and green energy.
The University of Science and Technology of China’s new programme reflects the government’s focus to increase the number of quantum tech researchers in the country.
The University of Science and Technology of China’s new programme reflects the government’s focus to increase the number of quantum tech researchers in the country.
The actions of PhD student Zhong Hansen and four other students have been rewarded but the incident has drawn attention to an overwork culture among China’s researchers.
The actions of PhD student Zhong Hansen and four other students have been rewarded but the incident has drawn attention to an overwork culture among China’s researchers.
Conventional theory that time can only move forward challenged by study, but the conditions for a ‘backward arrow’ are limited.
Conventional theory that time can only move forward challenged by study, but the conditions for a ‘backward arrow’ are limited.
Some of the firms were said to have helped with the People’s Liberation Army’s quantum computing efforts or contributed to Pakistan’s nuclear activities.
Some of the firms were said to have helped with the People’s Liberation Army’s quantum computing efforts or contributed to Pakistan’s nuclear activities.
Scientists recognised for completing task on a classical computer in roughly the same time as a quantum device.
Scientists recognised for completing task on a classical computer in roughly the same time as a quantum device.
Chinese Academy of Sciences team says it has developed an algorithm to perform a task ‘thought to be impossible for classical computations’.
Chinese Academy of Sciences team says it has developed an algorithm to perform a task ‘thought to be impossible for classical computations’.
Andrew Yao Chi-chih awarded for contributions to computer science and its influence on issues such as secure computing and big data processing.
Andrew Yao Chi-chih awarded for contributions to computer science and its influence on issues such as secure computing and big data processing.
Researchers say their supercomputer is 1 million times more powerful than its nearest competitor, Google’s Sycamore.
Researchers say their supercomputer is 1 million times more powerful than its nearest competitor, Google’s Sycamore.
Artificial intelligence, quantum computing, bioscience, semiconductors, and autonomous systems are sectors ‘where the stakes are potentially greatest for US economic and national security’, the National Counterintelligence and Security Centre (NCSC) said in a new paper.
Artificial intelligence, quantum computing, bioscience, semiconductors, and autonomous systems are sectors ‘where the stakes are potentially greatest for US economic and national security’, the National Counterintelligence and Security Centre (NCSC) said in a new paper.
Quantum particles in a man-made electromagnetic storm bounced back after hitting stealth object, increasing chance of detection, according to Tsinghua University team.
Quantum particles in a man-made electromagnetic storm bounced back after hitting stealth object, increasing chance of detection, according to Tsinghua University team.
Almost ‘absolute zero’ device will help develop sector needing extremely cold conditions.
Almost ‘absolute zero’ device will help develop sector needing extremely cold conditions.
Developers say the Zuchongzhi device can do in just over an hour a task that supercomputers would take years to achieve.
Developers say the Zuchongzhi device can do in just over an hour a task that supercomputers would take years to achieve.
Head of Northrop Grumman Kathy Warden says Chinese progress in the sector is ‘particularly problematic’ for America.
Head of Northrop Grumman Kathy Warden says Chinese progress in the sector is ‘particularly problematic’ for America.
International technology standards are one reason for the West’s dominance over the last two centuries. China now has a plan for how to get the world to follow its rules.
International technology standards are one reason for the West’s dominance over the last two centuries. China now has a plan for how to get the world to follow its rules.
A US Senate committee has authorised US$110 billion in spending for basic research in AI, semiconductors, biotech and other areas as the country aims to counter China.
A US Senate committee has authorised US$110 billion in spending for basic research in AI, semiconductors, biotech and other areas as the country aims to counter China.
Experiment traps light in crystal for an hour, by far the longest time ever achieved, which could enable sensitive information to be transported securely.
Experiment traps light in crystal for an hour, by far the longest time ever achieved, which could enable sensitive information to be transported securely.
The US and China are ramping up competition to see who will the future of global technology
The US and China are ramping up competition to see who will the future of global technology
Researchers in Beijing say they took a different approach that saw 60 graphics processors complete the job ‘in about five days’.
Researchers in Beijing say they took a different approach that saw 60 graphics processors complete the job ‘in about five days’.
Lawmakers are crafting a new bill to enhance US competitiveness against China in key tech areas such as artificial intelligence and semiconductors.
Lawmakers are crafting a new bill to enhance US competitiveness against China in key tech areas such as artificial intelligence and semiconductors.
‘Operating system’ could improve efficiency ‘by several times’ but an expert says it is too early to contemplate.
‘Operating system’ could improve efficiency ‘by several times’ but an expert says it is too early to contemplate.
China is positioning itself to be a world leader in quantum technology, including drafting international standards.
China is positioning itself to be a world leader in quantum technology, including drafting international standards.
With a special SIM card and app, some China Telecom smartphone users in Anhui province can make phone calls protected by quantum encryption, which could tip people off to potential eavesdroppers.
With a special SIM card and app, some China Telecom smartphone users in Anhui province can make phone calls protected by quantum encryption, which could tip people off to potential eavesdroppers.
Researchers say prototype performed a trillion times faster than the most powerful conventional computer.
Researchers say prototype performed a trillion times faster than the most powerful conventional computer.
Beijing has changed strategic gears in its new blueprint for the country as it confronts roadblocks on technology, especially from the United States.
Beijing has changed strategic gears in its new blueprint for the country as it confronts roadblocks on technology, especially from the United States.
China, the United States and the European Union are pulling out all the stops to master a technology that will not only transform computers, but also the world as we know it now