The EAST reactor of China sets a new record, sustaining plasma for 1,000 seconds, advancing nuclear fusion energy.
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China Leads Nuclear Fusion Patents
China has raced ahead of the pack in filing patents in Nuclear Fusion Technology, pointing to its ambition to master the science and take the lead in the development of an alternative to fossil fuels