Today is February 13, 2026, bringing you a series of important news.
Technological breakthrough: Chinese scientists successfully built a quantum key distribution chip network
Quantum chip and quantum network technology have ushered in an important breakthrough.
The international academic journal “Nature” published a latest result online in the early morning of February 12: Chinese scientists successfully built the world’s first large-scale quantum key distribution network based on integrated optical quantum chips.
This quantum network supports parallel communication among 20 chip users, with a networking capability of up to 3,700 kilometers, reaching the internationally leading level in both chip user scale and networking capabilities.
Policy upgrade: Guizhou’s computing power voucher policy upgrade to version 3.0
The Guizhou Provincial Big Data Development Administration recently issued a new version of the “Guizhou Computing Power Voucher Management Measures” and supporting implementation details. This move marks the entry of Guizhou’s computing power voucher policy into the 3.0 stage.
The new policy will be implemented on April 1 this year, and the maximum subsidy rate can reach 30% of the effective contract amount.
Enterprise achievements: Guiyang enterprises overcome “stuck neck” technology
A few days ago, in the production workshop of Liande Hydraulic (Guiyang) Co., Ltd., the machines were running precisely, and a precision hydraulic cylinder for a rock drill was being processed.
This rock drill impact component, which is undergoing final verification, is one of the results of a national key R&D project produced by Liande Hydraulic. Once mass-produced, it is expected to break the long-term monopoly of foreign giants in this field and fill the domestic technology gap.
Guaranteeing people’s livelihood: Central winter and spring relief funds have been fully released
Recently, with the joint efforts of all parties, 4.44 billion yuan of central winter and spring relief funds have been fully released, and a total of 26.01 million people have been assisted, ensuring that the disaster-stricken people have a warm winter and a safe holiday.
Energy development: China’s installed renewable energy capacity has reached a new high
Data from China’s National Energy Administration shows that China’s installed renewable energy capacity has reached a new high, and renewable energy power generation continues to grow.
Renewable energy accounts for more than 60% of the installed capacity, of which the newly installed capacity of wind power and solar power exceeds 430 million kilowatts, accounting for nearly half of the cumulative installed capacity, historically exceeding thermal power.
Foreign trade news: The total import and export volume of Guiyang’s leading foreign trade enterprises exceeded 300 million yuan in January
The reporter learned from Guiyang Foreign Trade Development Group Co., Ltd., located in the Guiyang Comprehensive Bonded Zone, that the company’s total import and export volume in January this year will exceed 300 million yuan. The overall performance in the first quarter is expected to increase significantly year-on-year, with special agricultural products, non-ferrous metals and other sectors performing particularly well.
Market supervision: During the “14th Five-Year Plan” period, my country concluded 3,667 concentrations of undertakings
During the “14th Five-Year Plan” period, market regulatory authorities across the country concluded a total of 3,667 concentrations of undertakings, involving a transaction amount of approximately 17.4 trillion yuan. More than 99% of the concentrations were quickly released, and operators were encouraged to implement concentrations in accordance with the law.
The average acceptance time is 19.8 days and the average review time is 24.5 days, which is far below the statutory review time limit.
The improvement in the efficiency of review of concentration of undertakings has effectively stimulated the vitality of market mergers and acquisitions.
Administrative divisions: Guizhou releases administrative division code information
A few days ago, the Guizhou Provincial Department of Civil Affairs released the “Guizhou Province Administrative Division Code Information” to the public.
“Information” covers administrative divisions at all levels in the province, including cities (states), counties (cities, districts), townships (towns, streets), etc. It is the first time that Guizhou Province has officially released administrative division code information in a systematic and complete manner, providing important data support for economic and social development and government governance.
Geological exploration: In 2025, the Guizhou Provincial Institute of Geology and Mineral Resources discovered multiple large-scale mineral deposits
Data from the Guizhou Provincial Institute of Geology and Mineral Resources show that in 2025, the Guizhou Provincial Institute of Geology and Mineral Resources undertook a total of 81 provincial-level geological exploration funding projects, and discovered many large-scale coal, phosphorus, manganese and other deposits. Breakthrough progress was made in the exploration of molybdenum, nickel, barite and other minerals, providing solid support for the security of energy resources.
International News: Netanyahu signed a document to join the “Peace Council” in the United States
On the 11th local time, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who was visiting the United States, met with US Secretary of State Rubio in Washington, and signed a document to join the so-called “Peace Council” of Gaza during the meeting.
Sources said the move was aimed at strengthening coordination between the United States and Israel on the Gaza issue and promoting the operation of mechanisms related to regional stability.
Transportation: In the first week of the Spring Festival travel rush, the number of passengers to and from Japan in China dropped by about 54% year-on-year.
In the first week of the Spring Festival travel rush, the number of passengers in China and back from Japan dropped by about 54% compared with the same period last year. The actual number of flights to and from Japan in China dropped by about 49% compared with the same period last year during the Spring Festival travel rush.
Consumer rights protection: LV, Dior and Tiffany were fined more than 36 billion won in South Korea due to information leakage
The Korean Personal Information Protection Commission stated on February 12 that it had imposed a total fine of more than 36 billion won (approximately RMB 170 million) on the Korean sales companies of Louis Vuitton, Dior and Tiffany, three international luxury brands, because of improper management of customer information that led to the leakage of personal information.
In addition, there are many important events on this day in history.
On February 13, 1980, the 13th Winter Olympic Games opened in Lake Placid, United States.
China sent 28 athletes to participate in skating, skiing and modern biathlon competitions. This is the first time and the first time in history that China has sent a sports delegation to participate in the 13th Winter Olympics since it restored its legal status as a member of the International Olympic Committee.
On February 13, 2000, with the approval of the State Council, Guiyang Economic and Technological Development Zone was upgraded to a national-level economic and technological development zone, becoming the first national-level economic and technological development zone in Guizhou Province.
On February 13, 2017, the world’s largest double-derrick semi-submersible drilling platform with the deepest drilling depth, “Blue Whale 1”, independently designed and manufactured by my country, was named and delivered.
“Blue Whale 1” represents the highest level of design and construction of ocean drilling platforms in the world today, bringing my country’s deepwater oil and gas exploration and development capabilities into the world’s advanced ranks.
