US Technology Policy amid Rivalry with China

... for research and development in quantum technology are highly contradictory, making it difficult to determine the actual amount of China’s government funding, which may already exceed that of the United States. [35] The US government aims to maintain the country’s leadership in quantum computing primarily due to its potential military applications, such as communication security and, hypothetically, breaking encryptions. Moreover, recognising the potential of quantum technology and potential threats from competitors, the Biden ...