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China's 'Artificial Sun' Fusion Projects Target Electricity by 2030

China is advancing its fusion energy program with two key projects. The BEST compact fusion experiment in Hefei aims to generate electricity from fusion by 2030, while a linear-route fusion device in Chengdu is scheduled for operation by late 2026. The country's fusion sector has seen significant investment, with startups raising over 7 billion yuan in the first half of 2026. AI

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China's 'Artificial Sun' Fusion Projects Target Electricity by 2030

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  1. Pandaily TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Pandaily) ·

    China's Next-Generation 'Artificial Suns': BEST Compact Device Races Toward First Fusion Electricity by 2030

    China's new-generation fusion devices are taking shape: the BEST compact fusion experiment in Hefei, targeting first electricity from fusion by 2030, and a field-reversed configuration device in Chengdu, the country's first linear-route fusion machine, slated to run by end-2026. …