National quantum info lab construction urged

To address the increasingly fierce international competition in the field of quantum information science, China should initiate the building of a national laboratory as soon as possible to maintain its competitiveness, according to a top scientist.

Pan Jianwei, a quantum information specialist from the University of Science and Technology of China, made the remark during a news conference at the second session of the 13th Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference National Committee on Sunday.

The European Union, the United States and Britain have all launched strategic planning for quantum information science development, said Pan, a member of the 13th CPPCC National Committee.