Group 1 - The Los Alamos National Laboratory team in the U.S. proposed an innovative solution to convert nuclear waste into fusion fuel, addressing the long-standing tritium fuel shortage in the nuclear fusion sector [1][2] - Tritium production is critically limited, with natural and artificial sources totaling only a few dozen kilograms, while the demand for tritium in commercial fusion reactors is significantly higher, creating a substantial supply gap [2][3] - The proposed method utilizes a particle accelerator-driven system to bombard nuclear waste, initiating a controlled fission reaction that ultimately generates tritium fuel, although it remains in the theoretical research phase [2][3] Group 2 - Global investment in nuclear fusion research is accelerating, highlighting the urgency of tritium production and the importance of developing alternative technologies [3] - Various technological routes are emerging in the fusion industry, with some approaches bypassing the need for tritium altogether, indicating a diverse exploration of fusion energy commercialization [3][4] - The hydrogen-boron fusion route has gained traction, with eight companies adopting this method by the end of 2024, including China's New Hope Group, which has achieved significant experimental milestones [4][5] Group 3 - China has made rapid advancements in fusion research, with notable achievements in the EAST device and the "Chinese Circulation No. 3," both reaching critical temperature breakthroughs [5] - New Hope Group's "Xuanlong-50U" device has successfully demonstrated the feasibility of hydrogen-boron plasma operations, providing key references for international fusion projects [5] - The ongoing research and development efforts in China since 2017 have focused on hydrogen-boron fusion, aiming to contribute to the commercialization of fusion energy [5][6]