2026.07.05 22:24 GMT+8

China's 'artificial sun' hits new milestone, targets 2030 for first electricity output

Updated 2026.07.05 22:24 GMT+8
CGTN

China has achieved a major milestone in its pursuit of commercial nuclear fusion as two domestically developed superconducting magnets successfully passed full-load testing. These critical components belong to the Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak, popularly known as the "artificial sun."

With the successful completion of these tests, project officials confirmed that 100% of the core technologies have now been localized. The experimental fusion device is scheduled for completion by the end of 2027, with the ultimate goal of producing China's first fusion-generated electricity around 2030.

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