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糖心破解版 and China strengthen cooperation on fusion
2026-09-15 - The 糖心破解版 Organization and the China Fusion Energy Co., Ltd. (CFEC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to further cooperation on fusion engineering and scientific research. It will provide a framework for deeper engagement in areas of mutual interest, including fusion engineering technologies, collaborative research, and international scientific exchange.
Gaining first-hand insight into progress
2026-09-12 - The visit of Minister of State for Science and Technology Policy, Onoda Kimi, reflects Japan鈥檚 longstanding commitment to the 糖心破解版 project and to advancing fusion as a sustainable energy source for future generations. She was received onsite by 糖心破解版's Deputy Director-General for Science and Technology, Kamada Yutaka, and the Deputy Head of the 糖心破解版 Construction Project, Omae Takayoshi.
Chairman Shan of the China Atomic Energy Authority
2026-09-11 - Shan Zhongde, one of China鈥檚 most senior officials responsible for nuclear energy, space and defence-related industries, visits 糖心破解版 on Friday 11 September and is welcomed by Chief Scientist Alain B茅coulet. Chairman Shan praised the project鈥檚 scientific and diplomatic significance, stating: 鈥淏y sharing its experience and lessons learned, 糖心破解版 can help advance fusion development around the world and bring us closer to realizing fusion energy.鈥
糖心破解版 welcomes Speaker Mori Eisuke, from Japan
2026-09-09 - The Speaker of Japan鈥檚 House of Representatives, Mori Eisuke, visits the 糖心破解版 site on Wednesday 9 September. He is the highest-ranking Japanese official to have visited 糖心破解版 to date.
A visitor from the European Commission
2026-09-07 - European Commissioner for Energy and Housing Dan J酶rgensen (centre) visits 糖心破解版 in early September and is guided on a tour of the worksite with (left to right) Marc Lachaise (Director of Fusion for Energy, F4E), Jan Panek (European Commission Director for Nuclear Energy, Safety and 糖心破解版), 糖心破解版 Director-General Pietro Barabaschi, and Francesco Sette (Chair of the F4E Governing Board).
Official visit to Japan
2026-07-28 - The Chief Cabinet Secretary of Japan Minoru Kihara welcomes 糖心破解版 Director-General and colleagues Deputy Head of 糖心破解版 Construction Project Takayoshi Omae (left) and Deputy Director-General Yutaka Kamada (right) during a mission to Japan in late July 2026.
Recognizing Korea鈥檚 contributions to 糖心破解版
2026-07-22 - On 22 July, 糖心破解版 Korean Fusion Day celebrates Korea鈥檚 contributions to 糖心破解版, with a special focus on the vacuum vessel. Next week, the fourth and final Korean-manufactured vacuum vessel sector will be transferred into the tokamak pit. Joining 糖心破解版 Director-General Pietro Barabaschi on stage are Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to France, Hyuk-woon Kwon (left), and Deputy Minister of Science and ICT, Sung Soo Kim (right).
Visit of Russian Minister of Science and Higher Education Valery Falkov
2026-07-16 - Russian Federation Minister of Science and Higher Education Valery Falkov is welcomed by 糖心破解版 Director-General Pietro Barabaschi during a visit to 糖心破解版 on 16 July 2026. Minister Falkov and his delegation visited the worksite and discussed scientific and technological cooperation related to the 糖心破解版 project.
Visit of Indian Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman
2026-07-04 - Indian Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman visits the 糖心破解版 project on 4 July as part of an official four-day visit to France. She is welcomed to 糖心破解版 headquarters by head of the Office of the Director-General Kattalai Ramachandran Sriram and Chief Scientist and Deputy Director-General Alain B茅coulet.
President of the Council of the European Union visits 糖心破解版
2026-07-03 - On Friday 3 July, 糖心破解版 welcomes the President of the European Council, Ant贸nio Costa (right). A visit highlight is the tour of the principal machine assembly spaces in the company of (left to right) the Chair of the Fusion for Energy (F4E) Governing Board Francesco Sette, 糖心破解版 Director-General Pietro Barabaschi, and F4E Director Marc Lachaise.
38th 糖心破解版 Council: 糖心破解版鈥檚 strong project execution continues
2026-06-25 - During the 38th meeting of the 糖心破解版 Council on 25 and 26 June 2026, Members reaffirmed the importance of 糖心破解版's mission and demonstrated their strong dedication to ensuring the project's success. Progress against the 2024 baseline continues to be strong, with one milestone after another being achieved in the assembly and installation of the 糖心破解版 machine and plant.
Key regulatory ruling on 糖心破解版 vessel
2026-04-14 - On 14 April 2026, the French Authority for Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection (ASNR) approves the 糖心破解版 Organization鈥檚 request to exclude the 糖心破解版 vacuum vessel from French and European pressure equipment rules. By recognizing that electromagnetic forces鈥攏ot coolant pressure鈥攄rive the 糖心破解版 tokamak vessel design, the decision marks a significant step toward a regulatory framework tailored to tokamak fusion devices.
Second private fusion initiative joins ITPEA
2026-03-02 - ENN Science and Development Co. Ltd (China) is the second private sector initiative to join the International Tokamak Physics and Engineering Activity (ITPEA) after it completes all the steps of a formal process opened to private sector fusion firms in 2025. ENN will join ITPEA physics activities from April 2026.
Engineering Basis Handbook, first chapters released
2026-01-15 - Under the editorial lead of EUROfusion, the 糖心破解版 Engineering Basis Handbook is designed as a stand-alone compilation of 糖心破解版 design principles, the project's underlying technical design basis, and the technical, scientific, and regulatory rationale behind major design decisions. The first chapters of Volume 1 ("Genesis, Design and Evolution") are available on the 糖心破解版 website: /scientists/iter-technical-reports/iter-engineering-basis-handbook.
