China is first to create nuclear fusion plasma, and is way ahead in the most important race of all

Fusion power is the "Holy Grail" of energy, and the first country to successful deploy fusion power at scale will upend the economic order of the world.

In under two decades, China's nuclear power industry went from functionally zero, to at least fifteen years ahead of the United States in most metrics. China now leads the global field in research, and in the number and types of reactors currently under construction. China's supply chain dominance also ensures that virtually all the components and parts are domestically sourced.

Last month, a Shanghai company announced a successful test of their newest fusion reactor, and created plasma for the first time. Their reactor is much smaller than Western types, and can be built in under 4 years, instead of 30, and for just 5% of the cost of European or American designs.

China's national plans call for rollouts of fusion reactor prototypes by 2035, and economy-wide installations by 2050. If China meets these targets, while the United States and Europe are still racing to catch up, the industrial and economic advantages to China may be irreversible and permanent.

Resources and links:

Power Technology, The US is 15 years behind China in nuclear power - report

How Innovative Is China in Nuclear Power?

SCMP, How China’s huge industrial supply chain may lead to ‘artificial sun’ via nuclear fusion

Company website, Energy Singularity

China’s Energy Singularity produces first net energy positive fusion reaction

Oil Price, China Has Just Gained First-Mover Advantage In Nuclear Fusion

Investopedia, First Mover Advantage

Closing scene, The Bund, Shanghai

[maxfarax]

We are praying that China develops this rapidly. We are tired of high energy costs.

[TexasRiverRat]

Thank you for honestly reporting what's happening in China. Here in the US we don't get anything close. Stay well and safe.

[OleDiaBole]

Love and respect to China from Serbia. 🇷🇺🇨🇳
Calm, colected and hard working people. Who has ever heard of Chinese guy robing gas station or bank?

[derricksmith]

Absolutely love this dude and his This is one of the most clearest and intellectually-informed posts I have ever seen on love this dude!! Thank you Kevin. Please keep educating the world. The world needs more intellectuals on your calibre!!!!

[booneulidan]

NO OVERCAPACITY. BUT ONLY OVERREACTION, OVER ANXIETY, OVER TARIFFS, OVER SANCTIONS, OVER PROTECTION, OVER INSECURITY. YOU NAME IT

[rogerebanks]

The difference between the China and the Western nations is that the Government actually cares about their nation and people. The Western nations care more about their own personal wealth.

[Darkmatter]

This will be yet another thing that the US will have to catch up with. EVs, High Speed Trains, Space exploration, Solar Power, etc etc. No matter what the US does to curtail China's progress, China keeps on going faster and faster. 21st Century is looking more and more promising by the day.

[Zerpentsa]

When China succeeds in making a fusion reactor, it will help other developing countries to build their own. This is in keeping with Xi's idea of "shared future and prosperity".

[hoabach]

Chinese are hardworking people and they can achieve a lot of great things being backed by the result-drive policy rather by profit-driven capitalism. I am so excited that China takes on the lead. Now it is hopeful to be able see the man-made sun energy in my life time.

[justme]

China please make fusion power work and save the world.

[moreless]

It's not much different than when Europeans first discovered China. The creation of gunpowder, compass, paper, printing, silk, tea and chopsticks, along with many others, was first create by China.

[Trueye-slmr]

China share and help others. It sent medical supplies, vaccines, medical experts all over the world and coordinated international cooperation to combat Covid 19. It seeks a peaceful multipolar world with a shared destiny for all peoples and has no wish to be a hegemon. The world will rise together with China

[cheungchingtong]

When you are industrial-focused instead of industrial-hollowed, you get more engineers and tech workers instead of lawyers and brokers, you get closer to the next industrial revolution instead of financial crisis.

[masterdecats]

Congrats to China. I hope this makes the world a better place..

[mijmijrm]

China provides platforms for other nations to develop. USA provides nations with crushing pressures to conform to demands.

[JohnLee-]

Be good . Chinese people's are peacefully. China will work to make it work. Peoples power.

[chunniu]

Hi Kevin, I followed this channel when there were about 10, 000 subscribers, and now 50, 000. Congrats!

[webout]

If technology is used for the good of humanity, then it does not matter where it comes from.

[justme]

Chinese thinking, do it in the most practical way, most efficient, easiest and cheapest - that is Chinese culture.

[RJM]

What I like about your blog Kevin is that you don't just put out crap like the others do. You support it with facts and figures. Keep it up.