The Origin Wukong, China’s independently developed third-generation superconducting quantum computer, has completed more than one million global computing tasks while operating under a built-in post-quantum cryptography (PQC) security framework. According to a joint statement by the Anhui Provincial Key Laboratory of Quantum Computing Chips and the Anhui Quantum Computing Engineering Research Center in Hefei, the 72-qubit system has achieved dual capabilities by merging raw processing output with defensive encryption. This implementation forms an early-stage “spear-and-shield” computing service topology designed to secure sensitive computational workflows against cryptographic vulnerabilities.
The security architecture relies on Origin Rock, a software cryptographic module integrated natively into the Origin Wukong system. This module acts as an anti-quantum attack shield, engineered to protect data transmission vectors from decryption attempts by both conventional classical networks and emerging quantum systems. The PQC framework is optimized to safeguard long-shelf-life sensitive data against “harvest now, decrypt later” strategies, a primary concern as global standards transition to quantum-resistant protocols. The engineering team has already deployed this defensive system across multiple domestic enterprises and public institutions to validate its real-world operational reliability.
This defense-in-depth deployment aligns with a broader macroeconomic shift, as China moves toward establishing national post-quantum cryptography standards within the next three years to insulate critical infrastructure. Since its public launch, the programmable Origin Wukong system has operated continuously for more than two years, logging over 49 million remote visits from users across 192 countries and regions. By blending its 72-qubit superconducting hardware with automated cryptographic protections and integrated artificial intelligence tools, the computing cluster provides an active testbed for scalable, secure programmable quantum processing.
The official report detailing the computing milestone and security infrastructure can be reviewed through the Global Times Editorial here.
June 17, 2026
