The core equipment of a Chinese molten-salt reactor nuclear reactor. Photo: The Institute of Advanced Nuclear Energy Innovation, Chinese Academy of Sciences
How China hopes to play a leading role in developing next-generation nuclear reactors
- Researchers have ambitious plans that could pave the way for cleaner, safer and more efficient reactors that could cut reliance on fossil fuels
- China hopes to take prominent role in international collaboration designed to develop fourth-generation technology
The core equipment of a Chinese molten-salt reactor nuclear reactor. Photo: The Institute of Advanced Nuclear Energy Innovation, Chinese Academy of Sciences