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China proposes nuclear-powered floating island to reshape global shipping
A Chinese shipbuilder has proposed a nuclear-powered floating island to serve as a container transfer terminal and vessel charging station, powered by advanced molten salt reactors using liquefied salt as fuel and coolant. The project, developed by Jiangnan Shipyard, aims to reshape global shipping logistics.
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