China Establishes Quantum Standards Body, Aims to Lead Global Quantum Technology
China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has established a national technical committee on quantum information standardization. This move marks a strategic shift in Beijing's approach to competing in the quantum technology sector. The committee, anchored at the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology, is tasked with drafting and revising industry standards across the quantum technology stack, including computing, communication, and precision measurement. This initiative is part of China's broader strategy to influence international standards, similar to its approach in the 5G technology race.