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.
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 building prototype nuclear reactor to power next generation aircraft carrier, AP reports
"Operating a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier is an exclusive club, one that China looks set to join," says a researcher behind the analysis of satellite images and government documents.
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