World's first quantum communication network established

Safer and faster internet is possible with quantum communication network
Chinese scientists to provide quantum key distribution at a total distance of 4,600 kilometers for users across the country; It established the world's first integrated quantum communications network, combining more than 700 ground fiber optics with a two-location satellite link.

The team, led by Jianwei Pan, Yuao Chen, and Chengzhi Peng of the Chinese University of Science and Technology in Hefei, China, notes that this technology, unlike traditional encryption, is non-hackable.

In this context, it is accepted as the future of secure information transfer for banks, electricity networks and other sectors. The essence of quantum communication is quantum key distribution. It uses quantum states of particles to create sequences of 0's and 1's.

As this string or key changes in any listening / intervention attempt, it is immediately noticed. China's communication network has been integrated to serve more than 150 industrial users across China, including state, local banks and government websites.