Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Top China Science News
- 01Quantum
Tsinghua-Spun Quantum Firm Sets Atom Trapping World Record
CB Signal23Two-Eighteen Quantum Computing, a startup spun out of Tsinghua University, has secured hundreds of millions of yuan in an A+ funding round. The company, which focuses on neutral atom quantum computing, has set a new world record by trapping 11,000 atoms, surpassing the previous record of 6,100 atoms held by Caltech. The funds will support R&D, team expansion, and system construction.
Why it mattersThis achievement marks a significant milestone in neutral atom quantum computing and demonstrates China's advancing capabilities in this leading-edge technology. The record-breaking atom capture could pave the way for more powerful and stable quantum computers.
36Kr · 2d ago - 02Quantum
Chinese Ion Beam Firm Secures Over 100M Yuan for Advanced Tech
CB Signal17Boton Optics, a Chinese ion beam equipment manufacturer, has completed a B+ funding round exceeding 100 million yuan. The company specializes in independently developed ion source and ion beam precision processing equipment. It supplies essential components for industries including optical communications, fusion energy, and quantum computing, with revenues growing over 50% annually.
Why it mattersBoton Optics' success highlights the critical role of specialized equipment manufacturers in enabling cutting-edge scientific and technological advancements, particularly in burgeoning fields like quantum computing and fusion energy. Their self-reliance in core components is strategically significant.
36Kr · 2d ago - 03Space
Shenzhou-23 Crew Nears Two Months On Tiangong, EEG Research Progresses
CB Signal9The Shenzhou-23 crew, nearing their two-month mark on the Tiangong space station, are making good progress. Their work includes space science experiments, station maintenance, and health monitoring, with electroencephalogram (EEG) tests being a key part of their research. The crew consists of astronauts Zhu Yangzhu, Zhang Zhiyuan, and Li Jiaying.
Why it mattersThis mission contributes valuable data on long-term human spaceflight effects on the brain, crucial for future deep-space exploration. The ongoing experiments on Tiangong advance China's capabilities in space science and human spaceflight.
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