By Jeffrey A. Newman Esq.
An MIT report entitled Quantuim Index Report 2025 provides a data driven assessments of quantum computing global development. Here is the URL for the resport: https://qir.mit.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/MIT-QIR-2025.pdf . Ruane, J., Kiesow, E., Galatsanos, J., Dukatz, C., Blomquist, E., Shukla, P., “The Quantum Index Report 2025”, MIT Initiative on the Digital Economy, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, May 2025.
The Report shows how Quantum technologies are already swiftly evolving from theoretical concepts to tangible technologies and commercial potential. The US and China have published nearly half of all academic publications in quantum computing. China leads with 23% followed by the US with 22%.
The US maintains leadership in quantum computing research. The US and United Kingdom lead the field in funding from 2012-2024. US headquarteed firms secured $4.94 billion.
According to the report, China has emerged as a possible global leader in quantum technology with substantial state investment and comprehensive national planning. The government of China has allocated $15 billion in quantum research and development which accounts for over 50% of the global public investment in the field. In 2025, China launched its own initiative to develop quantum-resistant
encryption standards. China is also investing heavily in quantum education and
workforce development, with initiatives like the “Education Modernisation 2035 Plan” to
prepare future generations for quantum technology development. The Report has a great deal more information and is worth reviewing for anyone interested in this arena.
Jeffrey Newman is a whistleblower lawyer representing whistleblowers in export controls and other types of whistleblower cases. His website is www.JeffNewmanLaw.com .
He can be reached at Jeff@Jeffnewmanlaw.com or at 978-880-4758
