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Shenzhen Supercomputer LineShine Declared World's Fastest
LineShine in Shenzhen has taken the top global ranking. It is the first Chinese machine to lead since 2017 and uses standard microprocessors.
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A supercomputer in Shenzhen named LineShine has been declared the world’s fastest. The machine reached the top position on June 24, 2026. It marks the first time a Chinese supercomputer has held the title since 2017.
Semafor reported that LineShine is about 20 percent faster than the California-based El Capitan machine. El Capitan had led global rankings since 2024. The same report noted that LineShine achieved the ranking with standard microprocessors rather than specialist GPUs.
The New York Times argued that in at least a few sectors the U.S. technological lead over China has flipped.
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