Wedoany.com Report-Oct. 16, The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Collaborating Center for Fusion Energy Research and Training was officially launched in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China, during the Second Ministerial Meeting of the IAEA World Fusion Energy Group and the 30th IAEA Fusion Energy Conference on October 16, 2025.

Shan Zhongde, director of the China Atomic Energy Authority (CAEA), emphasized China’s commitment to advancing fusion energy. He stated: “China will work together with the IAEA, the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER), and all nations to continuously advance global energy innovation and sustainable development, promote the harmonious coexistence of humans and nature, and contribute Chinese wisdom and Chinese solutions to building a clean, beautiful, and sustainable world, allowing fusion energy to better benefit humankind.”

Fusion energy offers significant benefits over fission, including higher energy density, abundant raw materials, reduced radioactive waste, and enhanced safety. It represents a key direction for clean energy development. China has built several large-scale scientific facilities and is fostering collaboration between industry, academia, and research to drive innovation and international partnerships.

The new center in Chengdu strengthens China’s role in global fusion energy research. Huang Ping, secretary-general of the CAEA, noted: “The establishment of the center, which marks a significant leap in China's international status and influence in the field of fusion energy, will inject momentum into Chengdu’s efforts to build a global fusion energy innovation hub and advance the commercialization of controllable nuclear fusion.”

The facility will facilitate collaboration among domestic and international universities, research institutions, and innovative enterprises. It will leverage major scientific assets, such as China’s HL-3 “artificial sun,” to accelerate technological breakthroughs and foster original advancements in fusion energy.

The IAEA’s World Fusion Energy Group, established in October 2023, aims to build global consensus and encourage investment from public and private sectors to expedite the development and commercialization of fusion energy. The Second Ministerial Meeting, themed “For the Clean Energy Future,” released a report outlining the global outlook for fusion energy.

The Chengdu center is poised to drive progress in fusion technology, supporting sustainable energy goals. By integrating advanced facilities and fostering global cooperation, it will contribute to breakthroughs that enhance clean energy solutions worldwide, aligning with efforts to create a sustainable future.