China's Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak (EAST) is on track to achieve ignition by 2027, potentially becoming the first nuclear fusion reactor to sustain plasma without external heating. This milestone is significant for advancing commercial nuclear fusion and enhancing China's energy dominance. The competition between the U.S. and China in nuclear fusion research continues, with both countries pursuing different funding and regulatory approaches.
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