Published：Jun 22, 16:00Last updated：Jun 29, 08:35

China's Lingsheng Supercomputer Tops Global Rankings Amid Fusion and Clean Energy Breakthroughs

Jun. 22, 2026 16:00

China's domestically developed 'Lingsheng' supercomputer topped the global TOP500 list with 2.19 EFlops performance. The system, designed by Prof. Lu Yutong, features an innovative全CPU architecture with AI acceleration. It marks China's return to the summit after eight years and showcases breakthroughs in自主可控 technology.

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Jun. 29, 2026 00:32

China has made significant progress in nuclear fusion, materials, and clean energy over the past weekend. The "artificial sun" project saw a major breakthrough with the world's largest superconducting magnet for nuclear fusion reactors passing acceptance tests. Additionally, three world-class carbon fiber production lines were launched, and the world's first tension-leg floating wind power platform set sail. These advancements mark important milestones in China's technological and industrial development.

Jun. 29, 2026 08:35

China's 'Lingsheng' supercomputer ranked first in the global Top500 list, marking a return to the top since 2017. The system uses domestic technology and showcases China's advancements in high-performance computing.

China's domestically developed 'Lingsheng' supercomputer has claimed the top spot on the global TOP500 list with a sustained performance of 2.19 exaflops, marking the country's return to supercomputing supremacy after nine years. The system features self-developed LX2 processors and LingQi interconnect technology while supporting applications in atmospheric science, AI, and engineering. This achievement coincides with major technological milestones including nuclear fusion breakthroughs, carbon fiber production advancements, and clean energy projects.China.org+2

🏆 Performance Milestone

The Lingsheng supercomputer achieved 2.19 exaflops of sustained performance (219 quintillion operations per second), becoming the world's first system to exceed 200 quintillion operations. It surpassed previous records held by U.S. systems, with benchmarks showing 2.198 exaflops in High Performance Linpack tests. Chief designer Lu Yutong emphasized its efficient synergy between supercomputing and AI computing.Huanqiu+1

🔬 Technological Innovations

The system incorporates breakthrough domestic technologies:

LX2 CPUs and LingQi high-speed interconnect
Ultra-intelligent fusion architecture
Dual capability for supercomputing and AI tasks
Developed entirely with Chinese technology, it achieves 84.4% average scalability efficiency while avoiding foreign component reliance.Huanqiu+1

☢️ Fusion & Materials Breakthroughs

China achieved multiple scientific milestones:

World's largest superconducting magnet for nuclear fusion passed acceptance tests
Three world-class carbon fiber production lines launched
Tension-leg floating wind power platform set sail, advancing clean energy technologyChina.org+2

🏭 Broader Tech Landscape

China's technological achievements include:

ParaStor F9000 storage system leading IO500 rankings
Commercial operation of largest vanadium redox flow battery
Shuangjiangkou Hydropower Station's first unit activation
Delivery of world's first 24,000-TEU methanol dual-fuel shipChinaNews+1

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Reporting emphasizes China's supercomputer overtaking the US as the world's fastest, highlighting China's growing prowess in high-performance computing.