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China Achieves Milestone in Nuclear Energy with Thorium-to-Uranium Conversion

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ThreatCluster •March 12, 2026 at 13:27 UTC

The Chinese Academy of Sciences has successfully converted thorium into uranium using a molten salt reactor in the Gobi Desert. This 2 megawatt reactor is the first of its kind to utilize thorium fuel, marking a significant advancement in sustainable nuclear energy technology.

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