China has reported very large thorium resource estimates—often cited at over one million tonnes—fuel that could enable safer, cleaner nuclear power for centuries if advanced reactors are fully deployed. Thorium-based systems, especially molten-salt designs, promise lower long-lived waste and enhanced safety compared with conventional uranium reactors, though large-scale rollout is still under development. Key Facts: • Thorium is more abundant than uranium • Produces less long-lived radioactive w