China Building a 'Nuclear' Aircraft Carrier

Nuclear-powered aircraft carriers would give China's growing navy new reach, and researchers say it's working on the reactor to power one
A nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, like American carriers, would be a major jump for China, giving its navy a global reach.
Research reveals China has built prototype nuclear reactor to power aircraft carrier
China has built a land-based prototype nuclear reactor for a large surface warship, in the clearest sign yet Beijing is advancing toward producing the country’s first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier,
Evidence Is Building China Wants a Nuclear Powered Aircraft Carrier
New satellite imagery confirms China's development of a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier reactor, a major leap in the PRC’s naval modernization. The reactor, built at "Base 909" in Leshan, signifies Beijing’s goal of joining the exclusive group of nations—currently only the U.
China's nuclear power generation capacity tops world rankings
China's total nuclear power generation capacity, including units in operation, under construction and officially approved, ranks first in the world, according to the China Energy Research Society (CERS).
China builds nuclear reactor to run aircraft carrier, puts US Navy on alert
China’s PLA Navy already has the largest number of vessels in the world, and its vessels are also quite modern, with updated technology.
The U.S. Navy's Worst Nightmare: China Building a 'Nuclear' Aircraft Carrier
China’s recent construction of a land-based nuclear reactor prototype signals its determination to build a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, elevating the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) from a regional force to a global challenger.
China's nuclear battery powers your smartphone for 50 years straight
They have managed to fit 63 nuclear isotopes onto a module that is smaller in size than a coin. The battery works by converting the energy that is released by the decaying isotopes into energy. This process was initially explored in the previous century.
Satellite Analysis Reveals China's Work on Nuclear Aircraft Carrier
New satellite analysis reveals that China has developed a land-based prototype nuclear reactor for a large surface warship.
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China's total nuclear power generation capacity tops world rankings
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