1、Quantum Strategic Trends Annual Report2026-02Industry Development OutlookQ-STARForewordEmpowering a New Era of Quantum Security Industry1In 2026,the global quantum security industry is transitioning from a phase of technological capability building toward a stage ofsystematic formation.After years o

2、f accumulation in standardization efforts,technical validation,and pilot deployments,quantum security is progressively being integrated into the digital infrastructure upgrade frameworks of various countries.Its role is shifting from a forward-looking technology reserve to a practical security capab

3、ility.The core logic of industry development is undergoing a fundamental transformationfrom being driven by isolated technological breakthroughs to being propelled by a combination ofinstitutional arrangements,engineering implementation,and industrial collaboration.From a global landscape perspectiv

4、e,major economies have all elevated quantum security to akey component of national strategy and cybersecurity systems.The United States,following the finalization of its Post-Quantum Cryptography(PQC)standards,is accelerating the migration of federal systems and supporting industrial implementation.

5、Europe,under a unified strategic framework,is strengthening its standards system while concurrently advancing the deployment of quantum communication infrastructure.China,guided by national planning,emphasizes theintegrated developmentof quantum security with next-generation information infrastructu

6、re.Other countriesincluding Canada,Japan,South Korea,and Indiaare also pursuing deployments centered on critical infrastructure security and advanced communication frameworks.In summary,although national pathways differ,all exhibit aconverging trendof policy guidance,standards implementation,and eng