Group 1 - Hefei is becoming a global hub for nuclear fusion research, with major scientific facilities like EAST, BEST, and CRAFT concentrated in the area [1][3] - The BEST device, weighing approximately 6000 tons, is expected to demonstrate the world's first fusion energy generation by 2027 [3][5] - Nuclear fusion, which combines lighter atomic nuclei to release energy, is considered a safe and clean energy source, with the potential to meet 80% of the world's energy needs in the future [5][6] Group 2 - The company Fusion Energy (Anhui) Co., Ltd. is a key player in the commercialization of nuclear fusion energy in China, with plans for a three-step strategy leading to the first commercial fusion reactor [3][6] - Hefei's development strategy includes transforming scientific research results into industrial applications, with nearly 60 companies in the fusion energy industry chain [8] - International collaboration is being strengthened through agreements with organizations like ITER, enhancing China's position in fusion energy technology development [8]