1、Executive SummaryThe anticipated adoption of Post-Quantum Cryptography(PQC)in 3GPP Release 20 a foundational element for6G security demonstrates tangible progress in bridging quantum-resistant solutions with next-generationnetworks.Such development underscores the industrys awakening to the commerci

2、alization prospects of quantumtechnologies.Anticipating this technological revolution,our white paper presents key advancements in quantuminformation technology(QIT)applications for communications,networking,and computing over the past year.Building on these developments,we outline projected researc

3、h directions for quantum technologies in 2025.Chapter 2 examines quantum-secure communication systems,employing quantum-based mechanisms to ensurerobust safeguarding of critical information.We introduce PQC,followed by Quantum Key Distribution(QKD),Quantum Random Number Generation(QRNG),and Quantum

4、Information Networks(QIN).For eachtechnology,we highlight core concepts,key methodologies,recent breakthroughs,practical deployments,andstandardization progress.We present two 6G-relevant implementations:(1)Employ quantum-safe technologies(e.g.,PQC and QKD)to mitigate emerging security threats in 6G

5、 networks,and(2)An industrial internet quantumkey service management system,employing quantum-enhanced protocols to protect critical operational data.Chapter 3 investigates how quantum computing could transform communication technologies,addressing both theexponentially growing performance requireme

6、nts of modern communication systems and the novel serviceparadigms expected to emerge in the 6G landscape.The chapter first examines computing scenarios and criticalcommunication challenges,then presents Classical+Quantum hybrid high-performance computing(HPC)as apotential solution.This chapter conc