The Anhui Quantum Computing Engineering Research Center announced that Chinese scientists have successfully developed a high-performance anti-interference ruthenium oxide thermometer. The thermometer developed by QuantumCTek boasts a starting temperature close to 6 millikelvin (mK).
Ruthenium oxide thermometers for accurate monitoring of a quantum chip’s operating temperature is essential for guaranteeing the stable operation of quantum computers and enhancing the accuracy and reliability of calculations performed by these powerful machines. Wang Zhehui, deputy director of the Anhui Quantum Information Engineering Technology Research Center, said the new thermometer as a significant step towards solidifying China’s self-sufficiency and control over the entire superconducting quantum computing industry chain.
This helps China produce world class parts for quantum computers.

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What kind of significance do you think this will have for the world at large in terms of balance of the quantum computing industry?
Hope it works better than their rockets:
Chinese Rocket Accidentally Launches During Test, Crashes Dramatically:
https://gizmodo.com/chinese-rocket-accidentally-launches-crashes-tianlong3-1851571157
I hate when I sound stupid. (But sometimes I can’t help myself) Just what is this thing, and why should I care?
It’s an advanced thermometer. Available for oral and rectal use.