China's experiment in quantum communication brings Beijing closer to creating a hack-proof network


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Pan Jianwei and team report in science journal the results of two-year test for an integrated space-to-ground network China is positioning itself to be a world leader in quantum technology, including drafting international standards China is positioning itself to be a world leader in quantum technology, including drafting international standards. China’s hack-proof quantum communication technology is “primarily ready” for practical use after a 4,600km (2,858 mile) network was put through two years of experimental service, researchers announced. Since early 2019, the integrated space-to-ground quantum communication network has proved its “practical security”, and “maintained long-term reliability and stability” through ground fibres...