Chinese scientists have unveiled a new superconducting quantum computer prototype named 'Zuchongzhi 3.0,' which features 105 qubits and 182 couplers. This advancement is said to process quantum random circuit sampling tasks at a speed quadrillion times faster than classical supercomputers. The announcement marks a significant milestone in China's efforts to lead in quantum computing technology. In parallel, IonQ has launched a cutting-edge quantum system at a U.S. Air Force lab, emphasizing its commitment to strengthening national security. IonQ's recent developments include achieving high-speed, mixed-species quantum gates for scalable quantum networks, showcasing the competitive landscape in the quantum computing sector. Rigetti Computing also reported its fourth-quarter earnings, revealing a revenue decline of 33% year-over-year to $2.27 million and an EPS of -$0.08, missing market expectations.