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China's Fusion Breakthrough: 1,066 Seconds of Sustained Energy

1/29/2025

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China is making waves in the world of energy with a massive laser-ignited fusion research facility in Mianyang, set to be 50% larger than the U.S. National Ignition Facility. With an annual investment of $1.5 billion, China recently celebrated a groundbreaking achievement of 1,066 seconds of sustained fusion at a scorching 100 million degrees Celsius, paving the way for clean energy and advanced nuclear technology.

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China is making waves in the world of energy with a massive laser-ignited fusion research facility in Mianyang, set to be 50% larger than the U.S. National Ignition Facility. With an annual investment of $1.5 billion, China recently celebrated a groundbreaking achievement of 1,066 seconds of sustained fusion at a scorching 100 million degrees Celsius, paving the way for clean energy and advanced nuclear technology.