On August 25th, the much-anticipated 2026 Nuclear Fusion Energy Conference and Activity Week commenced in Shanghai, with the esteemed presence of Zhang Guangjun, Vice Minister of the Ministry of Science and Technology, who not only attended but also delivered an insightful speech. During his address, he underscored China's unwavering commitment to fostering innovative advancements in nuclear fusion energy. He highlighted that the '15th Five-Year Plan' has strategically positioned controllable nuclear fusion as a pivotal avenue for future energy technologies, integrating it seamlessly into the nation's premier projects aimed at achieving groundbreaking scientific and technological milestones. Emphasizing the importance of maintaining unwavering confidence, adhering to scientific principles, and pursuing pragmatic innovation, he called for leveraging the strengths of the new nationwide system. By doing so, he urged collective efforts to propel the engineering and industrialization endeavors of nuclear fusion technology to new heights.
