The statistic reveals the number of patent applications made in field of quantum key distribution in various countries worldwide, between 1992 and 2015. As of 2015, there had been a total of *** quantum key distribution patent applications made by corporations based in China.
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The Economist. (March 11, 2017). Quantum key distribution (QKD) patent applications worldwide, as of 2015, by country [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Retrieved July 28, 2026, from /statistics/693648/worldwide-quantum-key-distribution-patent-applications-by-country/
The Economist. "Quantum key distribution (QKD) patent applications worldwide, as of 2015, by country." Chart. March 11, 2017. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Accessed July 28, 2026. /statistics/693648/worldwide-quantum-key-distribution-patent-applications-by-country/
The Economist. (2017). Quantum key distribution (QKD) patent applications worldwide, as of 2015, by country. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 28, 2026. /statistics/693648/worldwide-quantum-key-distribution-patent-applications-by-country/
The Economist. "Quantum Key Distribution (Qkd) Patent Applications Worldwide, as of 2015, by Country." ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ Inc., 11 Mar 2017, /statistics/693648/worldwide-quantum-key-distribution-patent-applications-by-country/
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Quantum key distribution (QKD) patent applications worldwide, as of 2015, by country [Graph], The Economist, March 11, 2017. [Online]. Available: /statistics/693648/worldwide-quantum-key-distribution-patent-applications-by-country/