China plans world’s first nuclear-powered cargo ship to carry 25,000 containers
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China's state-owned Jiangnan Shipyard plans to build the world's first nuclear-powered container ship capable of carrying 25,000 containers, using a thorium-based molten salt reactor with 200-megawatt output. Construction could begin within 10 years, offering zero emissions and extended range, though significant regulatory hurdles remain unclear.
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