大科学装置建设全面提速 筑牢科技强国基石

Core Insights - The development of large scientific facilities is crucial for technological innovation and building a strong scientific nation in China [1][2][3] - The construction of major scientific infrastructure has accelerated during the 14th Five-Year Plan, with a focus on foundational research and achieving high-level technological self-reliance [1][3] Group 1: Major Scientific Projects - The fourth-generation advanced fission nuclear energy system, the thorium molten salt experimental reactor, has achieved thorium-uranium conversion, breaking the reliance on uranium fuel [1] - The world's largest supergravity centrifuge has officially started operations and will provide critical support for disaster prevention and new material research by the end of 2026 [1] - The compact fusion energy experimental device (BEST) in Hefei is under development and is expected to demonstrate nuclear fusion power generation internationally by the end of 2027 [1][3] Group 2: Investment and Growth in Research - Research and development funding has reached a record high of 249.7 billion yuan, increasing over 70% since 2020 [3] - Over 65 large scientific devices are currently under construction or in operation, with national scientific data centers seeing a fivefold increase in data volume compared to the end of the 13th Five-Year Plan [2][3] Group 3: Strategic Goals and Future Plans - The 14th Five-Year Plan emphasizes the need for strategic, forward-looking, and systematic layout of major scientific infrastructure to enhance open sharing and operational efficiency [2][4] - The 15th Five-Year Plan suggests accelerating high-level technological self-reliance and implementing significant national scientific tasks to meet strategic national needs [4]