China claims major fusion advance and record after 17-minute Tokamak run
https://www.theregister.com/2025/01/22/china_tokamak_plasma_record_claim/
China’s Hefei Institutes of Physical Science has just set a new world record by maintaining steady-state high-confinement plasma operation for an impressive 1,066 seconds. This achievement is a crucial step toward developing a fusion reactor that could generate massive amounts of energy at a low cost. As the world looks for sustainable energy solutions, this breakthrough could pave the way for a cleaner, more efficient future.
