China’s quantum computing sector has reached a milestone with the launch of Origin Tianji 4.0, a cutting-edge superconducting quantum measurement and control system designed to support quantum computers with over 500 qubits. Developed by Hefei-based startup Origin Quantum, the system underscores the Chinese mainland’s growing prowess in high-tech innovation and industrialization of quantum technologies.
The fourth-generation system builds on its predecessor, which powered the domestically developed Origin Wukong quantum computer. Enhancements in scalability, integration, and automation aim to streamline the production process for quantum machines, which are often described as the “nerve centers” of quantum computing due to their role in managing quantum chips.
Kong Weicheng, deputy director of the Anhui Quantum Computing Engineering Research Center, highlighted that the system improves precision in controlling quantum chips while reducing research and development timelines. “This advancement positions us to accelerate real-world applications,” he stated.
Since its January 2024 deployment, the Wukong quantum computer has processed over 380,000 tasks for users across 139 countries and regions. Its applications span critical industries such as finance, supply chain optimization, and biomedicine, signaling quantum computing’s expanding role in solving complex global challenges.
Analysts say the breakthrough reinforces China’s strategic focus on emerging technologies and offers new opportunities for international business collaboration and academic research.
