Xuan Gu Bao·2025-06-23 14:36Industry Insights - The Thorium Molten Salt Reactor (TMSR) in Wuwei, Gansu Province, has achieved continuous stable operation, marking a significant advancement in fourth-generation nuclear technology [1] - This reactor is currently the only operational thorium molten salt reactor globally, overcoming challenges that Western countries have faced for over 50 years [1] - China plans to establish 5 to 10 commercial thorium molten salt reactors by 2035, leveraging its abundant thorium resources, which are 3 to 4 times greater than uranium reserves worldwide [1] Company Developments - Baose Co., a leading manufacturer of non-standard equipment for special materials in China, is involved in the "Thorium Molten Salt Reactor Comprehensive Simulation Experiment Platform" project by the Chinese Academy of Sciences, producing core equipment such as the main container and internal support devices [2] - Hailu Heavy Industry is developing non-active residual heat discharge systems and molten salt heat exchangers for the thorium molten salt reactor project, collaborating with the Chinese Academy of Sciences on safety-specific equipment for the TMSR-LF1 [2]