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May 15, 2017 · Fundamentals

China Unveils World's First Light-Based Quantum Computer Surpassing Classical Machines

On May 3, China announced the creation of the world’s first optical quantum computer that outperforms early classical machines, highlighting breakthroughs by the University of Science and Technology of China, Alibaba‑CAS quantum lab, Zhejiang University and others, and outlining rapid advances in photonic and superconducting qubit technologies.