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Odisha Congress Announces Statewide Bandh On October 8 Over MMDR Amendment Act

Bhubaneswar, Sept. 29 (UDN): The Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (OPCC) has announced a statewide bandh on October 8 to demand the withdrawal of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2026, intensifying its ongoing agitation over the legislation.

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OPCC president Bhakta Charan Das made the announcement on Tuesday, saying the bandh would be observed across Odisha following a protest programme in Kendujhar.

Congress Seeks Support From INDIA Bloc Parties

Das said the party would continue its agitation against the amended mining legislation and appealed to constituents of the INDIA bloc, including the CPI, CPI(M), Samajwadi Party and other parties, to extend support to the proposed bandh.

“This protest will continue. On October 8, following the protest in Kendujhar, an Odisha bandh will be observed,” Das said while appealing to people across the state to participate in the programme.

The OPCC president reiterated the Congress’ demand for withdrawal of the amended MMDR legislation.

Agitation To Continue

The October 8 bandh is part of a series of programmes announced by the Odisha Congress against the MMDR Amendment Act. The party had earlier announced plans for a statewide bandh and a seven-day economic blockade after Dussehra as part of its agitation.

Das also alleged that the BJP-led government had betrayed the people of Odisha. The allegation is part of the Congress’ political opposition to the amended legislation.

The MMDR Amendment Act has emerged as a major point of contention in Odisha, with opposition parties, including Congress and BJD, repeatedly demanding its withdrawal and staging protests inside and outside the State Assembly.

Congress has maintained that it will continue its campaign until its demand for withdrawal of the legislation is addressed.

‘Angan Ka Utsav’: CM Majhi Highlights Child Nutrition, Women’s Welfare Initiatives

Bhubaneswar, Sept. 29 (UDN): Odisha is stepping up efforts to improve the nutritional well-being of women and children, with Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi stressing the need for stronger family participation in childcare and nutrition to realise the vision of a ‘Suposhit Odisha’.

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Addressing the state-level celebration of ‘Angan Ka Utsav’ and the ninth Rashtriya Poshan Maah at an Anganwadi Centre in Baramunda on Tuesday, Majhi said a range of programmes were being implemented through Anganwadi centres and schools to improve nutrition and health outcomes.

CM Calls For Greater Family Participation

Majhi emphasised the significance of the first 1,000 days of a child’s life, calling for active involvement of fathers and other family members alongside mothers in ensuring proper nutrition, care and development.

“Through greater awareness and effective implementation of these programmes, Odisha will certainly emerge as a well-nourished state,” the Chief Minister said.

He said more than 46 lakh activities were carried out across Odisha during Poshan Maah and claimed that the state had secured the first position nationally in Aadhaar verification.

Frontline Workers Credited For Health Gains

The Chief Minister praised Anganwadi workers and helpers, auxiliary nurse midwives (ANMs) and ASHA workers for their contribution to improving healthcare indicators in the state.

According to Majhi, their grassroots-level efforts have contributed to higher child immunisation coverage, increased institutional deliveries and a significant reduction in infant and maternal mortality.

He said Odisha, which was earlier among the states with the second-highest infant and maternal mortality rates, has now reached a satisfactory position on both indicators.

Women-Centric Schemes Highlighted

Majhi said the welfare and empowerment of women remain central to the state’s development agenda, noting that women constitute half of society.

He highlighted initiatives including Subhadra Yojana, Lakhpati Didi, Mukhyamantri Kanya Bibaha Yojana and Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangla Yojana.

The Chief Minister said at least 40 per cent of the State Government’s total budget is being spent on women.

He also said quality education and healthcare have been made completely free in the state. Education up to the postgraduate level, he said, is fee-free in government and government-aided educational institutions.

Girl children covered under the relevant government initiative will receive financial assistance of Rs 1 lakh after completing graduation, Majhi said.

Free Healthcare And Nutrition Initiatives

In the healthcare sector, Majhi said cashless treatment facilities are being provided at selected private hospitals across the country under the Ayushman Bharat-Gopabandhu Jana Arogya Yojana.

During the event, he distributed school kits to Anganwadi children and felicitated fathers who participated in showcasing healthy food.

Anganwadi workers, helpers and ASHA workers were also felicitated for their services.

CM Reviews Anganwadi Meals

Majhi visited the Anganwadi Centre and reviewed the quality of the ‘Tiranga Thali’ and hot cooked meals being served to children. He also served food to the children during the programme.

Deputy Chief Minister and Women and Child Development Minister Pravati Parida, Ekamra-Bhubaneswar MLA Babu Singh, Commissioner-cum-Secretary of the Women and Child Development Department Dr Mrinalini Darswal, Department Director Monisha Banerjee, along with other officials, Anganwadi workers, helpers, ASHA workers, children and parents attended the event.

The Chief Minister called upon citizens to support the government’s efforts towards building a healthier Odisha and reiterated his administration’s commitment to achieving the goal of a ‘Suposhit Odisha’.

Brahma AI Appoints Shweta Rajpal Kohli as Senior Policy Advisor

Veteran public policy leader to advise CEO and Board on matters of AI policy and responsible AI

LONDON and MUMBAI, India, Sept. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Brahma AI, the AI-native operating system for enterprise audiovisual content, today announced the appointment of Shweta Rajpal Kohli, President & CEO, Startup Policy Forum, as Senior Policy Advisor and member of the Advisory Board.

In the role, she will advise the CEO and Board on AI policy and responsible AI, support the company’s engagement with governments, regulators and policymakers around the world, and also serve on the company’s Advisory Board.

The appointment reaffirms Brahma AI’s commitment to responsible AI and deepens its work around authenticity, provenance and trust as AI fundamentally changes how content is created and consumed.

The appointment comes days after Brahma AI announced it has raised $150 million led by Multiples Alternate Asset Management.

Shweta is President and CEO of the Startup Policy Forum (SPF), representing 75+ of India’s high-growth companies together valued at over USD 100 billion. SPF has been set up to bridge the gap between founders and policymakers. As Managing Partner of the New Economy Collective, she also works closely with multiple global technology and AI companies.

Over her 25+ year career spanning public policy and media, she has led public policy roles across Asia for Peak XV Partners, Sequoia Capital India, Salesforce and Uber. She has actively covered India’s economic policy landscape as an award-winning financial journalist, with honours including the British Chevening Scholarship and the US State Department’s International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) fellowship.

Prabhu Narasimhan, Founder & CEO of Brahma AI, said:

“For me, consent has always been fundamental. So are authenticity and provenance. These things cannot be bolted on afterwards; they have to be built into the technology from the start.

As AI-generated and AI-transformed content becomes the norm, knowing what is authentic, where it came from and whether we can trust what we see and hear will only become more important. That belief has shaped how we have built Brahma.

Shweta understands both the opportunity of AI and the responsibility that comes with it. She also understands how founders, governments and regulators can work together. I’m delighted to have her counsel as we engage with policymakers around the world.”

Shweta Rajpal Kohli, President & CEO, Startup Policy Forum, said:

“I am genuinely inspired by what Brahma is building, and even more by how it approaches responsible AI. Prabhu has been remarkably consistent in his vision that the power of AI must go hand in hand with responsibility, particularly around consent, authenticity and provenance.

Very few companies have such a policy-first approach to building. That conviction is what has drawn me in. This is a real opportunity to contribute to a global conversation on AI policy that is still being written and shaped right now, and to engage with governments, regulators and policymakers around the world as rules around responsible AI evolve.

I’m delighted to work with Prabhu and the team as they build high-fidelity AI-led digital content for enterprises.”

Brahma AI is focused on four major global verticals: media & entertainment, sports, healthcare and advertising, where AI is fundamentally changing how content is understood, created, managed, personalised, authenticated and distributed.

The company works with global anchor customers including Warner Bros, the NBA and Mayo Clinic.

Brahma AI’s visual AI technology has been recognised with a 2026 Technology & Engineering Emmy® Award for pioneering work in AI-based face replacement and performance-preserving visual transformation.

Most recently, Brahma AI’s Neural Performance technology was used on Ramayana to create performance-preserving visual lip-sync for the film’s international release, allowing performances to move across languages while retaining the expression and emotion of the original actors.

About Brahma AI

Brahma AI is the AI-native operating system for enterprise audiovisual content. Its platform combines Brahma AI Core, its enterprise content intelligence and management layer, with Brahma AI Studio, its AI-powered creation platform spanning visual AI, digital humans, voice and multilingual performance. Brahma AI works with some of the world’s leading content owners and enterprises and is a recipient of a 2026 Technology & Engineering Emmy® Award for its visual AI technology.

About Startup Policy Forum

Startup Policy Forum is an industry platform that represents 75+ high-growth startups together valued at $100 billion with an aim to bridge the gap between founders and policymakers. With members including Groww, Zerodha, Razorpay, Sarvam, Emergent, Cars24, and Snabbit, it has become an influential voice for India’s startup ecosystem.

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Furniture China and Maison Shanghai 2026 Conclude on a High Note in Pudong, Shanghai

Five days, two landmark venues, one connected global industry: 180,448 visits recorded, including a record 37,394 overseas visits.

SHANGHAI, Sept. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Organized by CNFA and IM Sinoexpo, the 31st China International Furniture Expo (Furniture China 2026) and Maison Shanghai 2026 concluded successfully in Pudong, Shanghai, spanning the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC) and the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center (SWEECC) from 7 to 11 September. Across 350,000 square metres and 50 exhibition halls, more than 3,200 brands and exhibitors welcomed 180,448 visits, up 10.3% year on year, from 184 countries and regions.

2026 at a glance

Overseas visits reached a record 37,394, up 14.6%, including 22,080 international visitors. Asia (excluding the Middle East) contributed 53.82%, followed by Europe at 21.26%, led by South Korea, Russia and Japan. Domestic attendance reached 143,054 visits, anchored by Shanghai, Zhejiang and Jiangsu. Professional Buyers and Designers & Design Institutions together accounted for more than three-quarters of all visitors, with 25.43% sourcing suppliers and business partners, 24.79% gathering market intelligence, 21.14% discovering new products and trends, and 11.49% placing orders on-site.

A comprehensive platform for sourcing, design and innovation

Furniture China 2026 showcased the full furniture value chain – from international brands and original design to upholstery, outdoor living, office and commercial furniture, materials and intelligent manufacturing – with over 1,000 global brands and source factories. At SWEECC, Maison Shanghai expanded the conversation on design, lifestyle and the future of living through curated exhibitions and original design brands.

Connections that continue beyond the show floor

Business-matching services, forums and awards throughout the week helped buyers and exhibitors exchange ideas and forge lasting partnerships beyond the show floor. The organizers thank every exhibitor, buyer, designer and partner whose commitment shaped a dynamic, forward-looking edition. The full post-show report, with detailed visitor and market data, will be available on the official website.

See you in Shanghai in 2027

Furniture China and Maison Shanghai will return to Pudong, Shanghai, from 7-11 September 2027, for another inspiring week of sourcing, design, innovation and opportunity.

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Bybit Expands TradFi Perp Options with Tesla, QQQ, SOXL and More, Launches Trading Challenge with Up to 70,000 USDT in Prizes

DUBAI, UAE, Sept. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Bybit, the New Financial Platform trusted by more than 80 million users worldwide, expanded its Perp Options offerings with six new underlying assets and announced the Wall Street Blue-Chip Options Challenge, opening up two rewards tracks for participants while they explore opportunities across the globe from Invesco QQQ to SK Hynix.

Bybit Perp Options, the industry’s first options contracts built on Bybit’s TradFi Perpetuals, officially went live on September 17, 2026 with SpaceX and NVIDIA as the first available underlyings. Starting now, Tesla, Invesco QQQ (Nasdaq 100 ETF), Direxion Semiconductor Bull 3X ETF (SOXL), Micron Technology, SK Hynix, and Sandisk join the lineup, bringing the total to eight tickers this month.

Also starting today, the Bybit Wall Street Blue-Chip Options Challenge is open to all users until October 27, 2026, offering two ways for traders to win bonus rewards:

• New-User First Trade: A 5,000 USDT prize pool offering 5 USDT to each of the first 1,000 qualifying users who place their first valid TradFi Perp Options trade during the event.
• Volume Challenge: A prize pool of up to 65,000 USDT, unlocked in tiers based on collective trading volume across all participants and distributed to the top 50 traders by individual volume.

New users looking to trade global markets with Perp Options stand to claim from both prize pools.

Bybit Perp Options gives traders round-the-clock access to global equity options directly from their USDT-funded Bybit accounts, without requiring a separate broker or options-approved brokerage account. Contracts trade 24/7 with European-style settlement and no early assignment, settle in cash via USDT, and support fractional lot sizes, naked options, combo strategies, and full portfolio and cross-margin support through Bybit’s single Unified Trading Account.

How It Works

• Open Bybit and navigate to TradFi, then select the Perp Options tab.
• Choose a ticker, such as TSLA, NVDA, or SPCX.
• Select an expiry date and strike price, then buy or sell calls or puts.
• At expiry, positions settle automatically in USDT.

For terms and conditions, full eligibility criteria, reward tiers, and distribution details, user may visit: Wall Street Blue-Chip Options Challenge: Share 70,000 USDT in rewards

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Xinhua Silk Road: Chinese youths explore Mazu culture in trendy ways

BEIJING, Sept. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — When stumbling upon cute Mazu-themed blind boxes, people from home and abroad can easily discover that Chinese youths are reinterpreting traditional Chinese cultural heritage through their own lens.

This blind box series, whose sales have already exceeded 100 million yuan, was a China-chic product co-developed by the Meizhou Mazu Ancestral Temple and a Shanghai-based cultural creative firm.

Inspired by legends about nine auspicious artifacts and tokens of Mazu, the most influential sea goddess in China, the designers created five different but adorable figures representing wealth, career, academic success, safety and wish-making, respectively.

As each blind box contains a mini “holy cup”, buyers, usually young people, can enjoy the thrill of opening the boxes, which connects the millennia-old Mazu belief and customs with daily life.

Some young buyers bought the Mazu blind boxes purely for their exquisite designs, but later came to learn about Mazu culture, making the blind boxes a “window” into Mazu culture, said Chen Lin, a staff member of the Meizhou Mazu Ancestral Temple on Meizhou Island in Putian City, Fujian Province.

On Meizhou Island, there are other trendy ways for young people to acquaint themselves with Mazu culture, including taking travel photos in traditional Mazu attire, watching Mazu-themed dramas and wandering through local streets together with non-player characters.

Apart from these, music students at Putian University attend the Mazu Festival performances twice a year, basking in melodies from ancient Chinese chime bells that celebrate the virtue, kindness and great love of Mazu.

At the Mazu culture digital laboratory of Putian University, young scholars are currently building a digital archive of global Mazu temples and palaces to support related academic research and better preserve the intangible cultural heritage.

Currently, young people in China are revitalizing the country’s vast traditional cultural heritage in ways that are more appealing, more convenient and more immersive. 

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Odisha T20 League: Keonjhar Miners Book Final Spot, Sambalpur Warriors Face Bhubaneswar Tigers In Qualifier

Cuttack, Sept. 29 (UDN): The Keonjhar Miners have secured a place in the final of the Odisha T20 League–CM Trophy after finishing the league stage at the top of the standings, while the Sambalpur Warriors and Bhubaneswar Tigers will battle it out in the qualifier at Barabati Stadium on Tuesday.

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The league stage was heavily affected by rain, with several matches abandoned. Keonjhar Miners nevertheless finished ahead of the other teams and earned direct entry into the title clash.

Sambalpur Warriors, Bhubaneswar Tigers In Qualifier

Sambalpur Warriors and Bhubaneswar Tigers will meet in the qualifier on September 29, with the winner advancing to the final against Keonjhar Miners.

The match is scheduled to be played at Barabati Stadium, Cuttack, as the tournament enters its decisive phase.

Sambalpur Warriors entered the qualifier after a strong finish to the league stage, including an eight-wicket victory over Puri Titans. Keonjhar Miners, meanwhile, registered a 26-run win over Sambalpur Warriors in their final completed league-stage encounter.

Keonjhar Miners Maintain Top Position

Keonjhar Miners strengthened their position with a series of important results towards the end of the league stage.

They defeated Rourkela Superstars by 47 runs before beating Kataka Panthers by 26 runs. In the latter match, Keonjhar posted 187/8 and bowled out Kataka Panthers for 161.

Their final league-stage outing against Sambalpur Warriors also ended in victory, with Keonjhar Miners posting 109/5 in 10 overs and restricting Sambalpur to 83/9.

Rain Disrupts League Schedule

Persistent rain played a major role throughout the competition, forcing several fixtures to be abandoned or shortened.

The league-stage match between Rourkela Superstars and Kataka Panthers was also called off due to a wet outfield at Barabati Stadium.

The tournament features six franchises—Keonjhar Miners, Sambalpur Warriors, Bhubaneswar Tigers, Puri Titans, Rourkela Superstars and Kataka Panthers—and is being organised by the Odisha Cricket Association.

Women’s Exhibition Match Also Scheduled

A women’s exhibition match is also part of the tournament programme at Barabati Stadium, providing a platform for women cricketers alongside the men’s competition.

With Keonjhar Miners already through to the final, all eyes now turn to the qualifier between Sambalpur Warriors and Bhubaneswar Tigers, which will determine their opponents in the championship match.

CAG Flags Financial And Procedural Lapses Across Odisha Government Departments

Bhubaneswar, Sept. 29 (UDN): The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) has flagged a series of financial, procedural and implementation lapses across key Odisha government departments, including irrigation, mining, fisheries, forests and public works.

The findings form part of the CAG Compliance Audit Report for the year ended March 31, 2024, covering the Fisheries and Animal Resources Development, Forest, Environment and Climate Change, Steel and Mines, Water Resources and Works departments.

The report, prepared for submission to the Governor under Article 151 of the Constitution, highlights unfruitful expenditure, non-recovery of government dues, project delays and instances where prescribed clearances were allegedly not obtained before execution of works.

Rs 91.57 Crore Spent On Incomplete Irrigation Projects

In the Water Resources Department, the audit found that 38 Minor Irrigation Projects were awarded without completing land acquisition and obtaining forest clearances.

As a result, headworks and distribution systems remained incomplete, rendering expenditure of Rs 91.57 crore unfruitful, according to the CAG.

The audit also pointed to unrealistic budgeting and underutilisation of funds between 2021 and 2024, resulting in the surrender of Rs 520.60 crore.

Other findings included an inadmissible payment of Rs 6.49 crore towards contingency charges to OCCL and non-recovery of Rs 67.54 crore in interest on advances totalling Rs 510.19 crore released to the organisation.

Pipeline Works Leave Nearly 19,291 Hectares Without Irrigation

The CAG also highlighted delays in 64 Underground Pipeline works.

According to the report, the delays left 19,290.951 hectares of cultivated command area without irrigation as of March 2025.

In another finding, the audit said seven check dams on which Rs 4.26 crore was spent between April 2023 and January 2025 appeared, based on geo-spatial verification, to have existed before the agreements were executed.

The CAG said the possibility of fraudulent payment could not be ruled out and recommended examination of the matter.

Mining Dues Worth Crores Flagged

The Steel and Mines Department also came under the auditor’s scanner.

The CAG detected short levy of Rs 92.38 crore in royalty and other mining dues due to the exclusion of sizing charges from the Run-of-Mine coal price while calculating royalty.

It further found that Rs 69.53 crore in interest on delayed payment of mining dues had not been levied and realised.

The audit also identified instances of mineral production beyond permitted limits or without the required Consent to Operate and environmental clearance, resulting in liabilities running into several crores.

In one case involving two coal mines, production of 1,17,96,540 tonnes beyond or without the prescribed environmental clearance attracted a reported liability of Rs 975.57 crore.

Fisheries, Forest Departments Also Flagged

In the Fisheries and Animal Resources Development Department, the CAG found that 494 incinerators could not be installed or put to use because three-phase electricity was unavailable.

This resulted in wasteful expenditure of Rs 16.60 crore, according to the report.

The Forest Department, meanwhile, suffered non-realisation of Rs 25.90 lakh due to delays in disposing of seized timber, poles and firewood.

Works Sector Sees Cost Overruns, Blocked Funds

The audit also pointed to several lapses in the Water Resources and Works departments.

These included an avoidable additional expenditure of Rs 3.86 crore due to the use of higher-grade cement concrete in canal lining, besides alleged undue benefits to contractors through transportation and dewatering provisions.

A bridge project in Keonjhar also resulted in Rs 4.07 crore of funds remaining blocked due to its incomplete status.

The CAG clarified that while the principal audit period was 2023-24, instances from earlier years and matters relating to subsequent periods were also included wherever considered relevant.

The findings underline the need for stronger financial controls, timely execution of projects and compliance with statutory requirements across the departments examined.

3.9-Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Debagarh, Tremors Felt In Angul

Angul, Sept. 29 (UDN): An earthquake measuring 3.9 on the Richter scale jolted Odisha’s Debagarh district late Monday night, with tremors also reported from parts of neighbouring Angul district.

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According to the National Center for Seismology (NCS), the earthquake struck at 10:48:20 pm on September 28, 2026.

Epicentre At 20-Km Depth

The NCS placed the epicentre at 21.179°N latitude and 84.774°E longitude, with the seismic activity originating at a depth of 20 kilometres.

The agency classified the earthquake as a reviewed event.

Tremors Felt Across Several Areas

Tremors were reported from multiple locations in Debagarh, including Chadheimara, Barkot, Debagarh, Kundheigola and Reamal.

Residents in parts of Angul also reportedly felt the tremors, with reports coming from Khamar, Patakamunda, Kosala and Bagadia, besides areas of Chhendipada block.

No Damage Reported

There were no immediate reports of casualties or structural damage following the earthquake.

The sudden tremors, however, caused brief panic in some areas, with residents reportedly stepping outside their homes as a precaution.

Authorities and residents continue to monitor the situation, while further details regarding the impact of the tremors, if any, are awaited.

CTM and Huawei Jointly Launch the World’s First Integrated QKD-Communication Target IP Network to Reinforce Digital Security Across the Greater Bay Area

MACAO, Sept. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — To counter the emerging network security challenges posed by quantum computing, CTM has actively embraced the national quantum strategy. It is designing a quantum-secured framework to build an integrated QKD-communication network security foundation, further enhancing the end-to-end transmission security of critical data. In addition, CTM plans to roll out quantum-secured private lines for enterprise and government sectors to unlock new growth opportunities while supporting Digital Macao and fortifying digital security across the Greater Bay Area. CTM and Huawei are pioneering the world’s first integrated QKD-communication target IP network, driving the development of the quantum industry chain throughout the region.

The rapid advancement of quantum computing is driving a disruptive shift in the global network security landscape. Encrypted data that would take traditional computers trillions of years to crack can now be breached in just minutes using quantum computing. This poses an unprecedented, seismic challenge to the security defenses of critical digital assets and sensitive data. To strengthen China’s digital security defenses, the 15th Five-Year Plan Outline has designated quantum technology as a strategic future industry.

CTM and Huawei have jointly launched the world’s first integrated QKD-communication target network. Innovative QKD-communication integration combines the quantum, negotiation, and communication channels into one, while seamlessly integrating communication and quantum networks into a single network to create a next-generation communication network foundation with quantum security. The network will serve as a shield against quantum computing threats for core and sensitive services such as government office, financial transactions, and critical infrastructure, ensuring end-to-end secure transmission of critical services.

Mr. Poon Fuk Hei, CEO of CTM, stated that as a core enabler of Macao’s digital and intelligent transformation and a trusted guardian of its communication security, CTM has long been dedicated to building and strengthening local communication networks. It has been a key driver behind the evolution and real-world deployment of the network foundation powering Digital and Intelligent Macao. He added that, aligning with national strategic goals and Macao’s regional digital security needs, CTM has proactively deployed a local quantum-secured network foundation, fully accelerating the adoption of cutting-edge quantum security technologies in Macao.

Leon Wang, President of Huawei’s Data Communication Product Line, stressed that security and resilience is one of the three defining characteristics of IP bearer networks. He noted that in the realm of quantum security—a crucial subset of security and resilience—Huawei has maintained continuous investment and innovation across hardware, software, algorithms, and more. For example, Huawei pioneered the industry’s first router with built-in QKD. This innovation helps operators to reduce TCO by over 60%. This empowers CTM to build a quantum-secured network foundation featuring QKD-communication integration, providing robust security assurance for the digital transformation and core data transmission of government and enterprise customers.

Looking ahead, CTM and Huawei will continue to deepen their strategic partnership in industrial development and technological innovation, designing products specifically for quantum-secured private lines while accelerating their deployment on live networks. Meanwhile, leveraging Macao’s unique geographical advantages and technical expertise, the two companies aim to drive collaborative development, technological innovation, and practical applications of the quantum security industry within the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, ultimately safeguarding the high-quality development of the region’s digital economy.

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