Technology and Innovation

From the expansion of the internet to the rise of AI, technology is changing at a breakneck pace in the twenty-first century. CSIS experts lead research on how rapid technological change affects all aspects of society, from the most complex national security challenges to issues of everyday life.

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Photo: Costfoto/Future Publishing/Getty Images

Photo: Costfoto/Future Publishing/Getty Images

Understanding China’s Quest for Quantum Advancement

China's investments in quantum technology began with foundational research in 2001. This article examines where China stands today in its efforts to build capabilities across five quantum technology areas and how it is pursuing quantum innovation leadership.

Report by Hideki Tomoshige and Phillip Singerman — January 29, 2026

Experts


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Kari Bingen
Director, Aerospace Security Project and Senior Fellow, Defense and Security Department
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Emily Harding
Vice President, Defense and Security Department; Director, Intelligence, National Security, and Technology Program
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Jerry McGinn
Director, Center for the Industrial Base and Senior Fellow, Defense and Security Department
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Ilaria Mazzocco
Deputy Director and Senior Fellow, Trustee Chair in Chinese Business and Economics