Sensing technology is a technique for measuring various physical quantities and is relevant to all fields concerning national economy and people’s livelihood. Quantum sensing technology is the earliest quantum technology to realize practical applications, which has always received key attention from countries around the world and has achieved rapid development in recent years. This paper introduces the development strategies and support provided by various countries in the field of quantum sensing technology, and also presents the current development status of quantum sensing technology, including its covered fields, main application scenarios, and important achievements made in recent years. Additionally, it sorts out the existing key technical challenges, and puts forward suggestions for the development of quantum sensing technology in China.