U.S. Commerce Department Imposes Strict Export Controls On Chinese Quantum Leader QuantumCTek

The U.S. Department of Commerce has updated its Export Administration Regulations, adding QuantumCTek Co., Ltd. and its subsidiaries to the Entity List, a move reflecting increased national security concerns. This designation restricts QuantumCTek's access to U.S. technology by requiring a license for all exports, reexports, or transfers involving this entity, with a presumption of denial for these licenses. QuantumCTek, known for its quantum communication technologies, faces these restrictions due to the potential for misuse, particularly by the Chinese military. This action is part of broader efforts to control the dissemination of sensitive technologies that could undermine U.S. security and competitive advantages.