19-05-2025
China unveils fourth-gen quantum control system with support for 500+ qubits
Origin Wukong's developers, Origin Quantum Computing Technology Co., launched China's fourth-generation self-developed quantum control system supporting over 500 qubits. Named Origin Tianji 4.0, this is a major milestone for China's quantum tech goals.
This launch marks a significant milestone in China's quantum computing efforts, paving the way for scalable, industrial-level production of hundred-qubit quantum computers—driven by repeatable, iterative engineering, according to Origin Quantum via the Global Times on Tuesday.
The quantum control system is like the brain of a quantum computer. It helps send and receive special signals to talk to the quantum chips. The new version, called Origin Tianji 4.0, is a big improvement over the older version. It's now better at growing bigger, working smoothly, staying steady, and doing more things by itself, said China News Service.
The team has enhanced efficient control and precise readout of quantum chips through fully self-developed hardware and software architectures, significantly accelerating the development and delivery of quantum computers, said Kong Weicheng, deputy director of the Anhui Quantum Computing Engineering Research Center, who led the research team of Origin Tianji 4.0.
The Origin Tianji 4.0 is also integrated with the four core software systems. This has helped improve the efficiency of the quantum chip. Tasks that required PhD-level excellence have now been streamlined into standardiezd workflows that can be executed by regular engineers.
The launch of Origin Tianji 4.0 signifies that China's quantum computing industry now possesses replicable and iterative engineering production capabilities, laying the foundation for the mass production of hundred-qubit quantum computers, Guo Guoping, director of the Anhui Quantum Computing Engineering Research Center and chief scientist at Origin Quantum, told the Global Times on Tuesday.
Origin Tianji's 4.0's predecessor has also powered Origin Wukong, the self-developed superconducting quantum computer. it has completed over 380,000 qunatum computing tasks for more than 26 million users from 139 countries and regions worldwide. It became operational on January 6 last year, and has provided support across various fields such as finance, biomedicine, and fluid dymanics, according to Guo.
Global visits to Origin Wukong have surpassed 20 million, with users from the US, Russia, Japan and Canada being the most active ones, the Global Times learned from the company in March this year.
Currently, Origin Tianji 4.0 is supporting the development of China's next-generation quantum computer, contributing to a fully self-controlled "China solution" in the global race for quantum technology leadership, Guo said.
The Origin Wukong has been spectated by over 20 million global visits, with majority of the users hailing from US, Russia, Japan, and Canada, the Global Times unearthed from the company in March earlier this year.
While Origin Tianji 4.0 represents a major step forward in China's push toward scalable quantum computing, much of the progress remains in early-stage implementation. The system's improved automation, integration, and international reach are promising signs, but global competition in quantum computing is fierce and rapidly evolving.
The true impact of these advancements will depend on how effectively China translates engineering milestones into consistent, real-world applications over the coming years.
