Beijing - ALsharqiya, May 27: China has launched the world's first quantum encryption system for communications that is virtually unhackable. This is a significant achievement in the global quantum security race, as classical encryption methods used today are vulnerable to quantum technological developments.
One of the most notable features of the new system is the successful completion of the first quantum-encrypted phone call between Beijing and Hefei, a distance of over 965 km. This is the first voice communication secured using quantum encryption technology over such a long distance.
Technical Architecture of the System:
The system relies on a three-tier architecture that combines two advanced approaches:
Quantum Key Distribution (QKD), where the technology controls encryption keys using the laws of quantum mechanics. This means that any attempt to intercept the key changes the quantum state and is immediately detectable.
Post-quantum encryption, which relies on mathematical algorithms that are resistant to quantum computer attacks, ensuring security even with the advent of advanced quantum computers in the future.
This integration provides comprehensive protection for communications, including voice calls, message exchanges, and authentication processes.
This achievement represents a quantum leap in the field of cybersecurity, demonstrating China's leadership in future encryption technologies that will form the cornerstone of secure digital infrastructure in the era of quantum computing.
