SMRTR Science & EngineeringFeb 6, 2025NewsBytes

China is building giant nuclear facility to master clean energy

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China is building a massive nuclear fusion facility near Mianyang, potentially the world's largest. Satellite images show an X-shaped building that could advance fusion energy research and nuclear weapons development. The facility, estimated to be 50% larger than its US counterpart, will use lasers to create extreme pressures for studying materials and fusing hydrogen isotopes. This demonstrates China's commitment to fusion technology and could escalate the nuclear arms race.

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