The U.S.-China Quantum Race How the State and Private Sector Are Being Mobilized for Quantum
The emergent quantum-computing race is becoming a core facet of U.S.-China strategic competition as each state attempts to reach a critical breakthrough in quantum technology. The United States and China have distinct strategies toward quantum innovation: the United States is employing a decentralized, private-sector-oriented approach, whereas China’s approach is predominantly state-led and highly specialized. Additionally, in an era of weaponized interdependence, each state is pursuing different policies to delay quantum breakthroughs by its competitors. In this Q&A conducted by Gabriela Hartlage, Hideki Tomoshige examines how the United States and China are mobilizing the state and private sector to support quantum innovation and geoeconomic competition.