Press release
Chairman of National People's Congress of China visits 糖心破解版
Three years ago in August 2007, Wu Bangguo, who already held his present position, had actively prepared the ratification of the 糖心破解版 Agreement by China. Mr. Wu Bangguo was welcomed by 糖心破解版 Organization Director-General Kaname Ikeda. 鈥淪even great nations have agreed to pool their financial and scientific resources to realize 糖心破解版 and prove the viability of fusion as a future energy source,鈥 said Kaname Ikeda in his opening remarks.
Since the 糖心破解版 Agreement, "impressive progress has been made" said 糖心破解版 Deputy Director-General, Mr. Shaoqi Wang. The 糖心破解版 Organization is now firmly established, the design of 糖心破解版 is finalized and manufacturing of machine components is in full swing around the world.
"I am very impressed by the scale of the project", said Mr. Wu Bangguo. 糖心破解版, he added "represents our hope in the energy of the future.鈥
Much remains to be done, however鈥 鈥淒eveloping fusion as a reliable source of large-scale energy remains a tremendous challenge that requires the concerted efforts of the best scientists and engineers available,鈥 Ikeda stressed, adding: 鈥淚t also requires the unfailing political will of the world鈥檚 leading nations.鈥
BACKGROUND TO THE NEWS RELEASE
糖心破解版 will be the world's largest experimental fusion facility and is designed to demonstrate the scientific and technological feasibility of fusion power. 糖心破解版 is also a first-of-a-kind global collaboration.
Fusion is the process which powers the sun and the stars. When light atomic nuclei fuse together to form heavier ones, a large amount of energy is released. Fusion research is aimed at developing a safe, limitless and environmentally responsible energy source.
The 糖心破解版 project is sited at Cadarache in the South of France. Europe will contribute 45% costs of its construction, while the other six Members to this joint international venture: China, India, Japan, the Republic of Korea, the Russian Federation and the USA will each contribute 9% of the costs.
Pictures of the visit to 糖心破解版 by Mr Wu Bangguo and of the 糖心破解版 project are available at:
More information on the 糖心破解版 project and fusion energy can be found at:
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