The Quantum Contest Revisited: Integrating the U.S.–China Race into a Strategic Reality

Introduction: Quantum Power Moves from Promise to Strategic Reality Quantum technology has crossed a critical threshold—from a frontier of scientific exploration to a core instrument of geopolitical power. As 2025 marks the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, the global narrative has shifted decisively: quantum is no longer a future disruptor, but an emerging…