China sets up 10,000 km quantum communication network, says delegate to Communist Party of China

On October 22, 2022, Zhou Lei, a delegate to the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, speaks at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China. XING GUANGLI XINHUA BEIJING China has set up an integrated quantum communication network measuring over 10,000 kilometers in total length, cementing the country as a global leader in the field, said Zhou Lei, a quantum communication expert and a delegate to the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China.

After the closing of the 20th CPC National Congress on Saturday, he said our job is to take advantage of quantum mechanics to serve our needs and protect the security of our daily communications.

The network combines the fiber optics network with China's quantum communications satellite Micius. He said that the technology has provided ultra-secure communications for users in finance, energy, and government affairs.

Moreover, China is putting in place this technology in voice calls, e-mails and other civilian applications, so ordinary people can enjoy the benefits of quantum communication services, said Zhou.

He stated that my team and I will create more advanced, mature and self-sufficient technologies to safeguard information security for the country and society.