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China Unveils Revolutionary Thorium Reactor in Gobi Desert

4/21/2025

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China has made a groundbreaking leap in nuclear energy with its thorium-powered molten salt reactor, now operational in the Gobi Desert. Achieving full power in June 2024, this innovative reactor can reload fuel without a shutdown, marking a safer and more sustainable alternative to traditional uranium, while minimizing waste and proliferation risks.

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China has made a groundbreaking leap in nuclear energy with its thorium-powered molten salt reactor, now operational in the Gobi Desert. Achieving full power in June 2024, this innovative reactor can reload fuel without a shutdown, marking a safer and more sustainable alternative to traditional uranium, while minimizing waste and proliferation risks.