China Unveils 180-Qubit Quantum Computer ‘Origin Wukong-180,’ Opens Global Access

China’s latest “Wukong” is not a video game character but a quantum machine. On Saturday, Chinese company Origin Quantum officially launched Origin Wukong-180, the country’s fourth-generation domestically developed superconducting quantum computer, now open to users worldwide.

Developed by Hefei-based quantum computing company Origin Quantum, the new system represents a major leap in China‘s push to build an independent and commercially viable quantum computing ecosystem.

Origin Wukong-180

According to China Daily, the machine is equipped with a more advanced self-developed superconducting quantum chip than its predecessor and is designed with full-industry-chain autonomy, meaning all key technologies were developed in-house.

It is powered by a single-core, 180-qubit superconducting quantum chip and has reached 100-qubit-level computing capability under a single-chip architecture.

The upgrade delivers a substantial improvement in both processing capability and technological sophistication compared with earlier models.

According to Global Times, the launch marks what the company describes as the first systematic integration of China’s independently developed quantum computing power into the artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem.

It was also said that the move signals a transition for Chinese quantum computing, from systems that are merely functional to platforms that are practical and widely accessible.

Origin Wukong-180 is built around four independently developed core systems. These are the quantum computing chip system, measurement and control system, environmental support system and quantum computer operating system.

The company emphasized that the entire stack has been developed domestically, reinforcing China’s efforts to reduce reliance on foreign technologies in emerging sectors.

Origin Wukong

The new launch builds on the success of the company’s third-generation superconducting quantum computer, Origin Wukong, which went online globally in January 2024.

Equipped with a 72-qubit superconducting chip, the earlier system has remained operational for more than two years and has drawn approximately 50 million remote visits from users across more than 160 countries, according to company data cited by China Daily.

During that period, it reportedly completed over 900,000 quantum computing tasks globally.

In 2025, the company also achieved what it called China’s first overseas export and commercial sale of domestically developed quantum computing power, underscoring growing international interest in the country’s emerging quantum sector.

Earlier this year, Origin Quantum announced that Origin Wukong had begun supporting AI computing functions, introducing several quantum-AI tools, including the Origin Brain quantum knowledge large model and the QPanda3 Runtime MCP platform, Global Times reported.

Founded as China’s first quantum computing company, Origin Quantum has played a central role in shaping the country’s quantum ecosystem. The company has established China’s first quantum chip production line, deployed the country’s first superconducting quantum computer and developed the first publicly downloadable quantum operating system.

It has also partnered with nearly 100 universities nationwide to promote quantum computing education and research.

Leading Countries in Quantum Computing

It should be noted that the major pillars shaping global quantum strategies include a diverse range of technological approaches, the development of regional innovation hubs and research clusters, investment in talent and education, and stronger public-private partnerships.

According to Quantum Insider, as of March 2026, along with China, at least 15 countries have moved beyond viewing quantum computing as a futuristic concept and are actively investing in its development and real-world applications.

Apart from China, the list includes the US, the UK, Germany, France, EU Quantum Flagship, Japan, South Korea, Netherlands, Canada, Australia, India, Israel, Singapore, Switzerland, Spain, Norway, Austria and Finland.

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