China's Next-Gen Fusion Reactor Could Achieve First Plasma in Just 2 Years
China is racing forward in its effort to pave the way in fusion energy science, and state-sponsored media reported earlier this week that one of the country's next-gen reactors is now under construction.
The Burning Plasma Experiment Superconducting Tokamak, or BEST, is an intermediary reactor between China's first-generation reactor and the Chinese Fusion Engineering Test Reactor (CFETR)—a fusion plant demonstrator.
BEST is planned to go online in 2027, and aims for net energy gain similar to the SPARC reactor currently under construction by Commonwealth Fusion Systems in the U.S.
The promise of fusion energy is hard to overstate. With the ability to leverage the energy-producing physics that powers our Sun, humanity could tap into a near-limitless wealth of carbon-free energy, forever ending our dependence on the fossil fuels that are quickly poisoning the planet.
Of course, such immense promise comes with a few caveats, chief among them being that creating a fusion reaction and sustaining that reaction for net energy output is one of the hardest engineering challenges humans have ever attempted to solve. The challenge is so immense that 35 countries (including the U.S., China, Russia, and several countries in the European Union) have joined forces to build International Thermonuclear Experiment Reactor (ITER)—a magnetic confinement tokamak (a.k.a. donut-shaped) reactor that hopes to see first plasma by 2035—in southern France. While that's the world's best foot forward when it comes to fusion research, individual countries are also pursuing their own thermonuclear energy goals. And none are doubling down harder than China.
Xinhua, a state-sponsored media outlet, reports that country's Burning Plasma Experiment Superconducting Tokamak, or BEST, is now in its final assembly in Hefei, China. This reactor builds on the work of China's first-generation tokamak, the Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak (EAST), which is also located at the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science. According to South China Morning Post, another state-sponsored media outlet, the BEST reactor—which plans to go online in just two years—will be an intermediary step between EAST and the Chinese Fusion Engineering Test Reactor (CFETR), the latter of which is a large-scale demonstrator for fusion power plants.
From assembly to first plasma in just two years is remarkably fast, but Song Yuntao—the project's chief engineer from the Institute of Plasma Physics—claim that this fits with China's overall aggressive timeline for achieving utility-scale fusion.
'We have fully mastered the core technologies, both scientifically and technically,' Yuntao told the South China Morning Post.
And he isn't bluffing—China is currently developing several fusion projects across the country. For instance, IEEE Spectrum notes that the country is building an x-shaped facility in Sichuan that resembles the U.S. National Ignition Facility at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory—the first lab to achieve fusion ignition (net energy output) back in 2022. They're also building a 40-hectare complex for fusion research, along with a fusion-fission hybrid power plant in central China.
As IEEE Spectrum notes, fusion is the perfect technology for fulfilling President Xi Jinping's 'Great Rejuvenation' agenda, which focuses on securing domestic energy, reducing emissions, and leading the world in advanced technologies. The U.S., on the other hand, is taking another approach by largely letting private industry invest in fusion, which is why the South China Morning Post compares China's BEST reactor with the reactor built by Commonwealth Fusion Systems—a spinoff from MIT. The company's reactor, SPARC, also aims to demonstrate net output by 2027.
The oft-quoted phrase related to fusion development is that 'it's 30 years away—and it always will be.' However, with a technological race heating up between the U.S. and China, that phrase might soon need revising.
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ADCETRIS has received marketing authorization by regulatory authorities in 80 countries for relapsed or refractory Hodgkin lymphoma and sALCL. See Important Safety Information below. ADCETRIS is being evaluated broadly in more than 70 clinical trials, including a Phase 3 study in first-line Hodgkin lymphoma (ECHELON-1) and another Phase 3 study in first-line CD30-positive peripheral T-cell lymphomas (ECHELON-2), as well as trials in many additional types of CD30-positive malignancies. Pfizer and Takeda fund joint development costs for ADCETRIS on a 50:50 basis, except in Japan where Takeda is solely responsible for development costs. ADCETRIS (brentuximab vedotin) Important Safety Information (European Union) Please refer to Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) before prescribing. Contraindications ADCETRIS is contraindicated for patients with hypersensitivity to brentuximab vedotin and its excipients. Combined use of bleomycin and ADCETRIS causes pulmonary toxicity. Special Warnings and Precautions Traceability: In order to improve the traceability of biological medicinal products, the name and the batch number of the administered product should be clearly recorded. Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML): John Cunningham virus (JCV) reactivation resulting in PML and death can occur in ADCETRIS-treated patients. PML has been reported in patients who received this treatment after receiving multiple prior chemotherapy regimens. PML is a rare demyelinating disease of the central nervous system that results from reactivation of latent JCV and is often fatal. Patients should be closely monitored for new or worsening neurological, cognitive, or behavioral signs or symptoms, which may be suggestive of PML. ADCETRIS should be held for any suspected case of PML. Suggested evaluation of PML includes neurology consultation, gadolinium-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging of the brain and cerebrospinal fluid analysis for JCV DNA by polymerase chain reaction or a brain biopsy with evidence of JCV. A negative JCV PCR does not exclude PML. Additional follow up and evaluation may be warranted if no alternative diagnosis can be established. ADCETRIS dosing should be permanently discontinued if a diagnosis of PML is confirmed. The physician should be particularly alert to symptoms suggestive of PML that the patient may not notice (e.g., cognitive, neurological, or psychiatric symptoms). Pancreatitis: Acute pancreatitis has been observed in patients treated with ADCETRIS. Fatal outcomes have been reported. Patients should be closely monitored for new or worsening abdominal pain, which may be suggestive of acute pancreatitis. Patient evaluation may include physical examination, laboratory evaluation for serum amylase and serum lipase, and abdominal imaging, such as ultrasound and other appropriate diagnostic measures. ADCETRIS should be held for any suspected case of acute pancreatitis. ADCETRIS should be discontinued if a diagnosis of acute pancreatitis is confirmed. Pulmonary Toxicity: Cases of pulmonary toxicity, including pneumonitis, interstitial lung disease, and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), some with fatal outcomes, have been reported in patients receiving ADCETRIS. Although a causal association with ADCETRIS has not been established, the risk of pulmonary toxicity cannot be ruled out. In the event of new or worsening pulmonary symptoms (e.g. cough, dyspnoea), a prompt diagnostic evaluation should be performed and patients should be treated appropriately. Consider holding ADCETRIS dosing during evaluation and until symptomatic improvement. Serious infections and opportunistic infections: Serious infections such as pneumonia, staphylococcal bacteremia, sepsis/septic shock (including fatal outcomes), and herpes zoster, cytomegalovirus (CMV) (reactivation) and opportunistic infections such as Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia and oral candidiasis have been reported in patients treated with ADCETRIS. Patients should be carefully monitored during treatment for the emergence of possible serious and opportunistic infections. Infusion-related reactions (IRR): Immediate and delayed IRR, as well as anaphylaxis, have been reported with ADCETRIS. Patients should be carefully monitored during and after infusion. If an anaphylactic reaction occurs, administration of ADCETRIS should be immediately and permanently discontinued and appropriate medical therapy should be administered. If an IRR occurs, the infusion should be interrupted and appropriate medical management instituted. The infusion may be restarted at a slower rate after symptom resolution. Patients who have experienced a prior IRR should be premedicated for subsequent infusions. Premedication may include paracetamol, an antihistamine and a corticosteroid. IRRs are more frequent and more severe in patients with antibodies to brentuximab vedotin. Tumor lysis syndrome (TLS): TLS has been reported with ADCETRIS. Patients with rapidly proliferating tumour and high tumour burden are at risk of tumour lysis syndrome. These patients should be monitored closely and managed according to best medical practice. Management of TLS may include aggressive hydration, monitoring of renal function, correction of electrolyte abnormalities, anti-hyperuricaemic therapy, and supportive care. Peripheral neuropathy (PN): ADCETRIS may cause peripheral neuropathy, both sensory and motor. 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Febrile neutropenia: Febrile neutropenia (fever of unknown origin without clinically or microbiologically documented infection with an absolute neutrophil count < 1.0 x 10 9 /L, fever ≥ 38.5 0 C; ref CTCAE v3) has been reported with treatment with ADCETRIS. Complete blood counts should be monitored prior to administration of each dose of treatment. Patients should be monitored closely for fever and managed according to best medical practice if febrile neutropenia develops. In combination therapy with AVD or CHP, advanced age was a risk factor for febrile neutropenia. When ADCETRIS is administered in combination with AVD or CHP, primary prophylaxis with G-CSF, beginning with the first dose, is recommended for all adult patients regardless of age. In combination therapy with AVD or CHP, advanced age was a risk factor for febrile neutropenia. 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Serious cases of hepatotoxicity, including fatal outcomes, have also occurred. Pre-existing liver disease, comorbidities, and concomitant medications may also increase the risk. Liver function should be tested before initiating the treatment and routinely monitored in patients receiving ADCETRIS. Patients experiencing hepatotoxicity may require a delay, change in dose or discontinuation of ADCETRIS. Hyperglycemia: Hyperglycaemia has been reported during clinical trials in patients with an elevated Body Mass Index (BMI) with or without a history of diabetes mellitus. However, any patient who experiences an event of hyperglycaemia should have their serum glucose closely monitored. Anti-diabetic treatment should be administered as appropriate. Infusion site extravasation: Extravasation during intravenous infusion has occurred. Given the possibility of extravasation, it is recommended to closely monitor the infusion site for possible infiltration during drug administration. Renal and Hepatic Impairment: There is limited experience in patients with renal and hepatic impairment. Available data indicate that MMAE clearance might be affected by severe renal impairment, hepatic impairment, and by low serum albumin concentrations. CD30+ CTCL: The size of the treatment effect in CD30 + CTCL subtypes other than mycosis fungoides (MF) and primary cutaneous anaplastic large cell lymphoma (pcALCL) is not clear due to lack of high level evidence. In two single arm phase II studies of ADCETRIS, disease activity has been shown in the subtypes Sézary syndrome (SS), lymphomatoid papulosis (LyP) and mixed CTCL histology. These data suggest that efficacy and safety can be extrapolated to other CTCL CD30+ subtypes. Nevertheless, ADCETRIS should be used with caution in other CD30+ CTCL patients after careful consideration of the potential benefit-risk on an individual basis. Sodium content in excipients: This medicinal product contains 13.2 mg sodium per vial, equivalent to 0.7% of the WHO recommended maximum daily intake of 2 g sodium for an adult. Polysorbate content in excipients: This medicinal product contains 2 mg of polysorbate 80 per vial, equivalent to 0.2 mg/ml. Polysorbates may cause allergic reactions. Interactions Interaction with medicinal products metabolised through CYP3A4 route (CYP3A4 inhibitors/inducers) Co‑administration of brentuximab vedotin with ketoconazole, a strong CYP3A4 and P‑gp inhibitor, increased the exposure to the antimicrotubule agent MMAE by approximately 73%, and did not alter the plasma exposure to brentuximab vedotin. Therefore, co‑administration of brentuximab vedotin with strong CYP3A4 and P‑gp inhibitors may increase the incidence of neutropenia. If neutropenia develops, refer to Tables 1 and 2 for dosing recommendations for neutropenia. Co‑administration of brentuximab vedotin with rifampicin, a strong CYP3A4 inducer, did not alter the plasma exposure to brentuximab vedotin. Though PK data are limited, co‑administration of rifampicin appeared to reduce plasma concentrations of MMAE metabolites that could be assayed. Co‑administration of midazolam, a CYP3A4 substrate, with brentuximab vedotin did not alter the metabolism of midazolam; therefore brentuximab vedotin is not expected to alter the exposure to medicines that are metabolized by CYP3A4 enzymes. Etoposide, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, dacarbazine, dexamethasone (BrECADD regimen) The pharmacokinetics of ADC and MMAE have not been characterized in the setting of BrECADD. Exposures of brentuximab vedotin and concurrent chemotherapy are not expected to be affected in the BrECADD regimen. 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If an IRR occurs, interrupt the infusion and institute appropriate medical management. If anaphylaxis occurs, immediately and permanently discontinue the infusion and administer appropriate medical therapy. Premedicate patients with a prior IRR before subsequent infusions. Premedication may include acetaminophen, an antihistamine, and a corticosteroid. Hematologic toxicities: Fatal and serious cases of febrile neutropenia have been reported with ADCETRIS. Prolonged (≥1 week) severe neutropenia and Grade 3 or 4 thrombocytopenia or anemia can occur with ADCETRIS. Administer G-CSF primary prophylaxis beginning with Cycle 1 for adult patients who receive ADCETRIS in combination with chemotherapy for previously untreated Stage III/IV cHL or previously untreated PTCL, and pediatric patients who receive ADCETRIS in combination with chemotherapy for previously untreated high risk cHL. Monitor complete blood counts prior to each ADCETRIS dose. Monitor more frequently for patients with Grade 3 or 4 neutropenia. Monitor patients for fever. If Grade 3 or 4 neutropenia develops, consider dose delays, reductions, discontinuation, or G-CSF prophylaxis with subsequent doses. Serious infections and opportunistic infections: Infections such as pneumonia, bacteremia, and sepsis or septic shock (including fatal outcomes) have been reported in ADCETRIS-treated patients. Closely monitor patients during treatment for infections. Tumor lysis syndrome: Patients with rapidly proliferating tumor and high tumor burden may be at increased risk. Monitor closely and take appropriate measures. Increased toxicity in the presence of severe renal impairment: The frequency of ≥Grade 3 adverse reactions and deaths was greater in patients with severe renal impairment. Avoid use in patients with severe renal impairment. Increased toxicity in the presence of moderate or severe hepatic impairment: The frequency of ≥Grade 3 adverse reactions and deaths was greater in patients with moderate or severe hepatic impairment. Avoid use in patients with moderate or severe hepatic impairment. Hepatotoxicity: Fatal and serious cases have occurred in ADCETRIS-treated patients. Cases were consistent with hepatocellular injury, including elevations of transaminases and/or bilirubin, and occurred after the first ADCETRIS dose or rechallenge. Preexisting liver disease, elevated baseline liver enzymes, and concomitant medications may increase the risk. Monitor liver enzymes and bilirubin. Patients with new, worsening, or recurrent hepatotoxicity may require a delay, change in dose, or discontinuation of ADCETRIS. PML: Fatal cases of JC virus infection resulting in PML have been reported in ADCETRIS-treated patients. First onset of symptoms occurred at various times from initiation of ADCETRIS, with some cases occurring within 3 months of initial exposure. In addition to ADCETRIS therapy, other possible contributory factors include prior therapies and underlying disease that may cause immunosuppression. Consider PML diagnosis in patients with new-onset signs and symptoms of central nervous system abnormalities. Hold ADCETRIS if PML is suspected and discontinue ADCETRIS if PML is confirmed. Pulmonary toxicity: Fatal and serious events of noninfectious pulmonary toxicity, including pneumonitis, interstitial lung disease, and acute respiratory distress syndrome, have been reported. Monitor patients for signs and symptoms, including cough and dyspnea. In the event of new or worsening pulmonary symptoms, hold ADCETRIS dosing during evaluation and until symptomatic improvement. Serious dermatologic reactions: Fatal and serious cases of Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) have been reported with ADCETRIS. If SJS or TEN occurs, discontinue ADCETRIS and administer appropriate medical therapy. Gastrointestinal (GI) complications: Fatal and serious cases of acute pancreatitis have been reported. Other fatal and serious GI complications include perforation, hemorrhage, erosion, ulcer, intestinal obstruction, enterocolitis, neutropenic colitis, and ileus. Lymphoma with pre-existing GI involvement may increase the risk of perforation. In the event of new or worsening GI symptoms, including severe abdominal pain, perform a prompt diagnostic evaluation and treat appropriately. Hyperglycemia: Serious cases, such as new-onset hyperglycemia, exacerbation of pre-existing diabetes mellitus, and ketoacidosis (including fatal outcomes) have been reported with ADCETRIS. Hyperglycemia occurred more frequently in patients with high body mass index or diabetes. Monitor serum glucose and if hyperglycemia develops, administer anti-hyperglycemic medications as clinically indicated. Embryo-fetal toxicity: Based on the mechanism of action and animal studies, ADCETRIS can cause fetal harm. Advise females of reproductive potential of this potential risk, and to use effective contraception during ADCETRIS treatment and for 2 months after the last dose of ADCETRIS. Advise male patients with female partners of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during ADCETRIS treatment and for 4 months after the last dose of ADCETRIS. ADVERSE REACTIONS The most common adverse reactions (≥20%) in adult patients are peripheral neuropathy, nausea, fatigue, musculoskeletal pain, constipation, diarrhea, vomiting, pyrexia, upper respiratory tract infection, mucositis, abdominal pain, and rash. The most common laboratory abnormalities (≥20%) in adult patients are decreased neutrophils, increased creatinine, decreased hemoglobin, decreased lymphocytes, increased glucose, increased ALT, and increased AST. The most common Grade ≥3 adverse reactions (≥5%) in combination with AVEPC in pediatric patients were neutropenia, anemia, thrombocytopenia, febrile neutropenia, stomatitis, and infection. DRUG INTERACTIONS Concomitant use of strong CYP3A4 inhibitors has the potential to affect the exposure to monomethyl auristatin E (MMAE). Closely monitor adverse reactions. USE IN SPECIAL POPULATIONS Lactation: Breastfeeding is not recommended during ADCETRIS treatment. Please see the full Prescribing Information, including BOXED WARNING, for ADCETRIS here. About Takeda Takeda is focused on creating better health for people and a brighter future for the world. 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