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

[The Conversation Africa] 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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