On May 9th, Origin Quantum announced via its official social media that its fourth-generation independently developed superconducting quantum computer, "Origin Wukong-180," equipped with a single-core 180-qubit superconducting quantum chip, is now operational and open to receiving global quantum computing tasks.
Industry experts noted that against a backdrop of stagnating performance gains in classical computing and surging global demand for computational power, quantum computing, leveraging quantum superposition and entanglement, can achieve exponential speedups in specific domains. This has positioned it as a key strategic focus for many nations and regions globally. The industry in China has now entered its early commercialization phase.
The performance of the new system has seen a significant leap. The "Origin Wukong-180" features four key core systems—the quantum computing chip system, quantum control and measurement system, environmental support system, and operating system—all independently developed by Origin Quantum. Compared to its predecessor, the new computer boasts substantially enhanced computational power and stability. It not only achieves a hundred-qubit scale on a single-chip architecture but also provides 180 computational qubits ready for practical operations. It achieves single-qubit gate fidelity of 99.9% and two-qubit gate fidelity of 99%.
In January 2024, Origin Quantum launched its third-generation, 72-qubit superconducting quantum computer, "Origin Wukong." To date, it has operated stably for over two years, receiving approximately 50 million remote accesses from users in more than 160 countries, completing over 900,000 global quantum computing tasks. In 2025, it marked China's first export of independently developed quantum computing power.
The development team leader for "Origin Wukong-180" stated that its official launch and operation fully demonstrate Origin Quantum's comprehensive capabilities in the quantum computing field, encompassing technological breakthroughs, engineering iteration, and scaled mass production through full-chain independent R&D and industrial implementation. It also solidifies the foundation for the deployment and efficient utilization of domestically developed quantum computing power.
Multiple companies are actively expanding their presence in this field. Globally, numerous countries and regions are accelerating their strategic deployment in quantum technology. For instance, the United States has enacted the National Quantum Initiative Act and continues to invest heavily in quantum research. The European Union has launched a massive, decade-long Quantum Flagship program. Canada, Japan, South Korea, and Australia have all unveiled their own national quantum technology blueprints.
In China, quantum technology, as a crucial component of future industries, receives high-level attention. The national development plan emphasizes strengthening systematic layouts targeting the global technological frontier, implementing strategic deployments in areas like artificial intelligence, quantum technology, biotechnology, and new energy, accelerating breakthroughs in fundamental theories and underlying technologies, and promoting their application and transformation.
Securities research reports indicate the quantum computing industry is currently in its early commercialization phase. On one hand, domestic and international manufacturers have made significant progress in quantum computational advantage and error correction capabilities, laying the groundwork for fault-tolerant quantum computing. On the other hand, the integration of quantum and classical computing is deepening, providing a foundation for enhancing quantum computing performance, building ecosystems, and future commercialization.
Beyond Origin Quantum, several listed companies in China have also made inroads into quantum computing. For example, QuantumCTek Co., Ltd.'s quantum computing products primarily include superconducting quantum computer systems, along with core components like control and measurement systems and dilution refrigerators, and it provides related technical services. Financial reports show the company achieved operating revenue of 310 million yuan in 2025, a year-on-year increase of 22.53%, and net profit attributable to shareholders of 5.3919 million yuan, turning a profit from a loss. Its quantum computing business revenue reached 120 million yuan, surging 111.82% year-on-year.
Western Superconducting Technologies Co., Ltd. has achieved full-process independent control over the production of NbTi superconducting coaxial cables for quantum computers, from conductor preparation to insulation cabling and connector welding, with performance reaching internationally leading levels. Simultaneously, the company has established China's first comprehensive performance testing platform for superconducting coaxial cables, filling the domestic gap in the complete preparation and testing technology for coaxial cables used in quantum computers.
Industry analysts point out that quantum computing demonstrates powerful advantages in scenarios like combinatorial optimization, molecular simulation, and cryptography, serving as an extension and supplement to the existing computing system. In the medium to long term, the global competitive focus in quantum computing is shifting towards achieving breakthroughs in the research, development, and application of fault-tolerant quantum computing.
Comments