Group 1 - China has discovered a significant thorium resource in the Baiyun Obo mine, with proven reserves of over one million tons, making it the world's largest thorium reserve, sufficient for 60,000 years of energy supply [1][3] - The thorium nuclear reactors are safer and more efficient than traditional uranium reactors, with the ability to generate electricity equivalent to 350 million tons of coal from one ton of thorium, while producing significantly less nuclear waste [3][5] - China is planning to build 12 thorium nuclear power plants in Gansu and Xinjiang, each capable of supplying electricity to three prefecture-level cities, enhancing energy security and reducing reliance on imported fossil fuels [5][7] Group 2 - The new thorium resource and technology combination positions China favorably in the global energy landscape, contrasting sharply with the U.S. reliance on Ukrainian mineral resources [1][7] - The economic benefits of thorium power generation are substantial, with each ton of thorium generating 23 times more revenue than selling the raw ore, potentially saving China 400 billion in foreign exchange by reducing coal imports [5][7] - China's strategic moves in forming a "carbon-free energy alliance" with Brazil and South Africa highlight its commitment to leveraging thorium resources and technology to reshape global energy dynamics [5][7]