China Puts Quantum Technology Among Priorities in New 2030 Cyber Industry Plan
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China elevating quantum tech in its 2030 cyber industry plan formalizes quantum as a strategic pillar of cybersecurity and information infrastructure, not a lab curiosity. Multinationals with China exposure should assume faster divergence in cryptographic standards and plan for dual-track security architectures.
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