Core Insights - The EAST (Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak) successfully maintained plasma at a temperature of 100 million degrees Celsius for 1066 seconds, setting a new world record, marking a significant breakthrough in controlled nuclear fusion research [1] - This achievement demonstrates the feasibility of steady-state operation in high-confinement modes for fusion reactors, representing a major shift from basic scientific research to engineering practice in fusion energy development [2] Group 1 - The record-breaking achievement combines extreme conditions of high temperature, long duration, and high confinement mode, showcasing significant advancements in plasma control [1] - The research team addressed critical challenges related to plasma physics and engineering, including the integration of plasma core and boundary physics and plasma-wall interactions [1] Group 2 - The results provide essential data for the construction and operation of the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) and future fusion reactors in China, contributing to global energy solutions [2] - Future research will focus on enhancing plasma density and temperature, aiming for commercial applications of fusion energy [2]