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China Advances Nuclear Power with 90% Waste Reduction Technology

9/4/2025

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Story summary
  • Chinese researchers created a Residual Heat Removal (RHR) system, cutting nuclear waste by 90% via fuel recycling.
  • The CFR-600 reactor features this technology, improving safety and efficiency in nuclear power.
  • China's EAST set a record with 1,066 seconds of sustained plasma in nuclear fusion, advancing clean energy efforts.
  • These developments underscore China's role in nuclear technology and sustainable energy solutions.