Supercomputing in China

Since the early 2000s, China has increased its presence in the TOP500 rankings of supercomputers, with systems like Tianhe-1A reaching the top position in 2010 and Sunway TaihuLight leading in 2016.^[1]

By 2018, China had the highest number of supercomputers listed on the TOP500, reflecting its commitment to advancing computational capabilities across various sectors, including scientific research, industrial applications, and national defense.^[1] However, this progress has been met with challenges, notably from U.S. sanctions aimed at curbing China's access to advanced computing technologies.^[2] Since 2019, after the U.S. began levying sanctions on several Chinese companies involved with supercomputing, public information on the state of supercomputing in China had become less available.^[3]

^ ^a ^b Feldman, Michael (20 June 2016). "China Races Ahead in TOP500 Supercomputer List, Ending US Supremacy | TOP500". www.top500.org. Retrieved 19 April 2025.
^ Kurtenbach, Elaine (26 March 2025). "US adds Chinese tech firms to its export control list, says they sought US knowhow for military use". AP News. Retrieved 19 April 2025.
^ Woo, Stu (23 July 2024). "China Is Getting Secretive About Its Supercomputers". The Wall Street Journal. Archived from the original on 24 July 2024. Retrieved 24 July 2024.

[:4-1] Feldman, Michael (20 June 2016). "China Races Ahead in TOP500 Supercomputer List, Ending US Supremacy | TOP500". www.top500.org. Retrieved 19 April 2025.

[2] Kurtenbach, Elaine (26 March 2025). "US adds Chinese tech firms to its export control list, says they sought US knowhow for military use". AP News. Retrieved 19 April 2025.

[3] Woo, Stu (23 July 2024). "China Is Getting Secretive About Its Supercomputers". The Wall Street Journal. Archived from the original on 24 July 2024. Retrieved 24 July 2024.

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