Chinese scientists develop 'Jiuzhang 4.0,' setting new world record in quantum computing

This photo taken on April 10, 2026 shows part of a programmable quantum computing prototype called "Jiuzhang 4.0". Chinese scientists have developed a programmable quantum computing prototype called "Jiuzhang 4.0" that has set a new world record for optical quantum information technology, according to a study published on Wednesday in the journal Nature. (Xinhua/Zhou Mu)