Origin Wukong Tops 1 Million Tasks, Adds Post-Quantum Security
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Updated · Global Times · Jun 15
Origin Wukong Tops 1 Million Tasks, Adds Post-Quantum Security
3 articles · Updated · Global Times · Jun 15
Summary
China's Origin Wukong superconducting quantum computer has completed more than 1 million global tasks while adding a post-quantum cryptography framework that gives the platform both computing and security functions.
The system has run stably for more than two years, logged over 49 million remote visits from 192 countries and regions, and is being positioned as an early "spear-and-shield" model for quantum services.
Origin Rock — China's first PQC "anti-quantum attack shield" integrated in April 2024 — is designed to resist both classical and quantum attacks, and the defense system is already deployed in multiple enterprises and public institutions.
The upgrade tracks a wider push toward quantum-safe encryption as NIST advances nine digital-signature candidates, the NSA urges faster federal adoption, and China is expected to issue national PQC standards within three years.
As China begins exporting quantum computers, is it creating a new form of global technological dependency?
With its quantum 'spear and shield,' is the global 'harvest now, decrypt later' threat already a reality?
Will China's state-funded quantum commercialization outpace Western private sector innovation?
Quantum Computing at 180 Qubits: China’s Origin Wukong-180, AI Synergy, and Global Security Implications
Overview
China's "Origin Wukong" superconducting quantum computer, launched in early 2024 with a 72-qubit chip, has shown strong stability and global impact, attracting millions of remote users and completing over a million quantum tasks. Building on this success, the new "Origin Wukong-180" system marks a major leap forward, introducing advanced hybrid classical-quantum workflows. This progression highlights China's rapid advancements in quantum computing, its growing international presence, and its commitment to pushing the boundaries of technology through continuous innovation and global engagement.