China's fourth-generation independent superconducting quantum computer, "Origin Wukong 180," or 180-qubit Origin Wukong, officially went online on Saturday, starting to accept quantum computing tasks from users around the world.
The new system marks a further step forward in China's quantum computing capabilities. According to developers, the very quantum computer integrates four key core systems which are the quantum computing chip system, measurement and control system, environmental support system and operating system, all of which have been developed independently within China.
On Jan 6, 2024, the 72-qubit Origin Wukong, the third generation, was launched globally and has been stably operating for more than two years since then. So far, it has provided quantum computing services to around 50 million visits from more than 160 countries and regions worldwide.
China launches 4th-generation independent superconducting quantum computer
China is willing to work with the international community to continue our unremitting efforts to end wars and conflicts and improve children's well-being, a Chinese envoy said on Wednesday.
Speaking at a United Nations Security Council open debate on strengthening protections for children caught in armed conflict at the UN headquarters in New York City, China's permanent representative to the UN Fu Cong noted that violence against children persists with shocking cases during conflicts despite repeated condemnations, and that China condemns all violent acts that target children.
In 2025, the UN Monitoring and Reporting Mechanism verified 38,558 grave violations, affecting 24,174 children, a record high in 30 years of UN monitoring, according to a report delivered by Vanessa Fraser, special representative of the Secretary-General for children and armed conflict, to the meeting.
"Children are not collateral damage. They are not bargaining chips. They are not a by-product of strategy. They are not expendable. And yet, conflict after conflict, children are treated as if their lives can be sacrificed in the pursuit of military advantage, territorial control, political dominance, financial gain, or outright destruction. This is intolerable," Fraser said.
In his speech, Fu urged all parties involved in conflicts to strictly abide by international humanitarian law and relevant UN resolutions, and fulfill their obligations of protecting civilians, especially children.
All parties should avoid targeting schools, hospitals and other infrastructure in military attacks and provide maximum facilitation for humanitarian operations, Fu said.
Noting development is key to addressing root causes of conflicts and achieving lasting peace, Fu called on the international community to actively support countries affected by conflicts in enhancing their capacity for independent development and public services.
"China has always been a staunch supporter, advocate, and participant in humanitarian causes, particularly for children. In 2024, China, together with the International Committee of the Red Cross and other international partners, launched the International Humanitarian Law Initiative, aiming to revitalize a firm commitment to international humanitarian law. This initiative has already received responses from over 100 countries. We welcome more countries to join this initiative and are willing to work with the international community to continue our unremitting efforts to end wars and conflicts and improve children's well-being," Fu said.
Chinese envoy calls for efforts to end conflicts and improve children's well-being
