Strengthening Global Fusion Collaboration :-
Since its launch in 2006, the EAST (Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak) project has become a cornerstone of international fusion research. Serving as an open and collaborative platform, it has brought together scientists from around the world to advance the development of nuclear fusion technology, contributing vital data and insights to the global scientific community
That same year, China joined the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) program as its seventh member, committing to cover roughly 9% of the project's construction and operational costs. The Institute of Plasma Physics (ASIPP) eads China’s involvement in ITER, coordinating key research and development contributions.
Located in southern France, ITER is set to become the world’s largest magnetic confinement fusion experiment and the most powerful tokamak ever built. Its mission is to prove that fusion energy can be harnessed safely and sustainably, offering a path toward virtually unlimited, carbon-free energy for the future.
EAST’s recent breakthroughs—particularly in achieving high-confinement mode, a critical operational state for both ITER and China’s upcoming Fusion Engineering Test Reactor (CFETR)—are helping scientists better understand plasma behavior and improve reactor designs. These advances are laying the groundwork for the next generation of commercial fusion power plants, driving global progress toward practical fusion energy solutions.
“We are committed to deepening international cooperation through EAST and turning fusion energy into a reliable power source for all of humanity,” said Song Yuntao.
In Hefei, Anhui Province, where EAST is based, new high-tech fusion research facilities are being built to accelerate the development and application of fusion power. These state-of-the-art laboratories aim to transform the dream of fusion energy into a realistic, sustainable, and scalable energy solution for the world’s growing demands.
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