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China's Nuclear-Powered Aircraft Carrier Prototype

Satellite imagery reveals China's construction of a prototype nuclear reactor for a large warship, marking a significant step toward its first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier.

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The Associated PressCarnegie Endowment For International PeaceMiddlebury Institute Of International StudiesChina National Nuclear Corporation701 Institute

Tong ZhaoJeffrey LewisJamie WithorneSarah LadermanMatthew FunaioleNick Childs

What do experts say about the significance of this development?: Experts from various institutions, including the Middlebury Institute of International Studies, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, and the International Institute for Strategic Studies, have weighed in on the significance of this development for China's naval capabilities.
Where is the prototype reactor being built and who is involved in the project?: The project, dubbed "Longwei" or "Dragon Might," is located at Base 909 in Sichuan province and involves collaboration between the Nuclear Power Institute of China and the 701 Institute.
What evidence confirms China's development of a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier?: Satellite imagery confirms China is building a land-based prototype nuclear reactor for a large surface warship, likely a future aircraft carrier.
When can we expect China to have an operational nuclear-powered aircraft carrier?: While the research confirms the development of a nuclear propulsion system, it doesn't specify when a nuclear-powered carrier would be operational.
What are the strategic implications of China building a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier?: Developing a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier would allow China to project power further from its shores, challenging the U.S. military's ability to intervene in regional matters.

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