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Africa: South Africa and China Set Up a Quantum Communication Link - How We Did It and Why It's Historic

CAPE WINELANDS, WESTERN CAPE, AUG 11 – The 12,900km quantum satellite link uses quantum key distribution to enable ultra-secure communication resistant to hacking by future quantum computers, advancing global quantum internet goals.

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Analysis - A major breakthrough in quantum technology was achieved in October 2024: the first-ever quantum satellite communication link between China and South Africa. The connection spanned a remarkable 12,900km: the longest intercontinental quantum communication link established to date. The longest before this was 7,600km and within the northern hemisphere only.

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A major breakthrough in quantum technology was achieved in October 2024: the very first quantum satellite communication link between China and South Africa. The connection lasted a remarkable 12,900 km: the longest intercontinental quantum communication link established to date. The longest before that [...]

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ugandanews.net broke the news in on Monday, August 11, 2025.
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