Group 1 - The BEST project in Hefei, Anhui, has successfully completed the installation of its core component, the Dewar base, marking a significant milestone in the construction of the compact fusion energy experimental device [1] - The total assembly of the BEST project is set to begin on May 1, 2025, which is a crucial phase involving the precise installation of various fusion reactor components [1] - The installation process utilized a space-grade attitude control system, achieving millimeter-level precision for the 400-ton Dewar base, which sets a new record in the installation of large components [1] Group 2 - China's nuclear fusion industry has seen significant breakthroughs and advancements in core engineering, with three major fusion devices achieving phase results this year [2] - The EAST device achieved a record plasma operation time of 1066 seconds at 100 million degrees Celsius, demonstrating China's leading position in plasma confinement technology [2] - The China National Nuclear Corporation's new Tokamak device has entered the fusion burning experimental phase, achieving temperatures of 117 million degrees Celsius for atomic nuclei [2] Group 3 - Private enterprises in China are also making strides in nuclear fusion, with the Xuanlong-50U device achieving high-temperature, high-density plasma current, marking a significant step towards commercializing hydrogen-boron fusion [3] - The timeline for commercializing nuclear fusion is becoming clearer, with expectations to light the first "nuclear fusion lamp" in China by 2030 [3] - The BEST project aims to achieve its "lighting" goal by 2030, indicating a critical decade for the fusion industry [3] Group 4 - The Fusion New Energy (Anhui) Co., Ltd., a key player in the BEST project, was established in May 2023 with an initial registered capital of 5 billion yuan, which increased to 14.5 billion yuan in June 2024 [4] - The company is following a three-step approach from the BEST project to a commercial fusion reactor [4] - A preliminary supply chain for fusion energy has been established, with major research institutions leading the formation of industry alliances [5] Group 5 - The supply chain for the BEST project consists of 16 A-share listed companies, including Shanghai Electric and Western Superconducting, which provide essential components for the project [5] - The project involves collaboration with various enterprises and research institutions to accelerate the development of core fusion technologies [5]