China's LineShine Supercomputer Overtakes US System
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National Supercomputing Center in Shenzhen
Shenzhen, China
2026年6月下旬
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China's new supercomputer 'LineShine' has surpassed the US system 'El Capitan' to become the world's fastest. The system uses a CPU-only architecture and is built entirely with domestic Chinese hardware and software. This development highlights China's technological advancement despite US export restrictions.
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