For the first time, a group of U.S. researchers has concluded that China has built a land-based prototype nuclear reactor to power future aircraft carriers.

China has been working on a land-based prototype nuclear reactor for a large surface warship, according to Chinese government documents that were provided to AP

U.S. researchers have concluded that China has built a land-based prototype nuclear reactor to power future aircraft carriers.

In a move that could reshape global naval power dynamics, China is reportedly advancing towards its first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. This development hints at a significant leap in Beijing's maritime ambitions.