China carries out test of fusion reactor

Scientists on Thursday carried out China‘s first successful test of an experimental fusion reactor, powered by the process that fuels the sun, a research institute spokeswoman said.

Beijing is eager for advances, both for national prestige and to reduce its soaring consumption of imported oil and dirty coal.

Cheng said the test was considered a success because the reactor produced plasma, a hot cloud of supercharged particles. She wouldn‘t give other details.
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