Chinese scientists make quantum leap in computing

 
Chinese leading quantum physicist Pan Jianwei, an academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, announces the achievements at a press conference in Shanghai, east China, May 3, 2017. Chinese scientists have built world's first quantum computing machine that goes beyond the early classical -- or conventional -- computers, paving the way to the ultimate realization of quantum computing beating classical computers. (Xinhua/Jin Liwang)