Satellite images show China working on nuclear reactor for warship
Briefly

The recent discovery of a land-based prototype nuclear reactor highlights China's significant advancement towards its first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, marking a pivotal step in its naval ambitions.
According to Tong Zhao, a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, 'Nuclear-powered carriers would place China in the exclusive ranks of first-class naval powers, a group currently limited to the United States and France,' emphasizing the strategic implications of this development.
The researchers at the Middlebury Institute concluded that China is focusing on a prototype nuclear reactor for a large warship, rather than weapons production, indicating a significant shift towards naval power.
Domestically, the development of nuclear-powered vessels symbolizes national prestige and is likely to fuel domestic nationalism, showcasing China's growing military capabilities and ambitions.
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