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

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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

RANK_REASON Significant investment and development in a major energy technology. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.0]

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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. …

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