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Why China is betting on big nuclear reactors

China has nearly doubled its nuclear capacity since 2016, reaching 60 gigawatts through large-scale pressurized water reactors while the US built just two reactors in the same period. The divergent approaches reflect different industrial philosophies: China prioritizes proven, scalable technology while the US explores smaller modular designs. This represents a significant shift in global nuclear power leadership and energy strategy.

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Chile turned to China for an undersea cable. The U.S. said no

A proposed undersea cable connecting Chile to Hong Kong became a flashpoint in the ongoing U.S. effort to limit Chinese ...

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New Super PAC, the Guardrails Alliance, Aims to Rally Tech Workers to Help Limit A.I.

The Guardrails Alliance has raised $5 million with the explicit goal of countering well-funded pro-AI lobbying efforts i...

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World leaders want American AI. They just don't want America to be able to turn it off.

At the G7 summit, French President Macron and Indian PM Modi raised pointed concerns about the structural vulnerability ...