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China's Burning Plasma Experimental Superconducting Tokamak (BEST) project is advancing towards achieving net fusion power generation by 2030, aiming to harness the sun's nuclear reactions for carbon-free electricity. The recent Fusion Energy Technology and Industry Conference 2026 emphasized China's progress and future plans, including a proposed 'Fusion City' in Hefei and significant investments in the fusion sector. With a venture capital fund of 1 billion yuan established to support fusion technologies, the project is entering a critical phase of development.