China's newly unveiled 15th Five-Year Plan is reshaping the nation's approach to data security, combining quantum-era technologies with strategic policy frameworks to address evolving digital threats. As global concerns grow over quantum computing's potential to crack traditional encryption, Chinese enterprises are pioneering dual-algorithm systems blending post-quantum cryptography (PQC) with homegrown SM-series algorithms.
Policy Meets Technology
The plan establishes a four-pillar mechanism emphasizing strategic guidance, R&D investment, market cultivation, and institutional safeguards. Energy, finance, and government sectors now lead adoption of quantum-resistant solutions, with major hydropower stations already implementing dynamic key management systems projected to secure 80% of national energy bases by 2030.
Quantum-Proof Solutions
Companies like Fisherman Info are deploying integrated "PQC + QKD" systems combining lattice-based cryptography with quantum key distribution. This dual approach addresses both algorithmic vulnerabilities and "harvest now, decrypt later" risks through physical key transmission via existing fiber networks.
Global Competitiveness
China's self-developed tech stack – from Loongson chips to Kylin OS – enables native security integration across critical infrastructure. The "Cryptography-as-a-Service" model now makes enterprise-grade protection accessible to SMEs, while Belt and Road partners adopt Chinese solutions for their cost-effectiveness and scenario adaptability.
With the domestic data security upgrade market projected to reach hundreds of billions of yuan, China is positioning itself as a global innovation hub through standardized frameworks and cross-industry collaboration. As quantum computing matures, these developments signal a strategic shift from compliance-driven security to proactive digital ecosystem protection.
