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    Bill Gates developing nuclear reactor with China

    AP – Wed, Dec 7, 2011

    BEIJING (AP) — Microsoft Corp. co-founder Bill Gates says he is in discussions with China to jointly develop a new kind of nuclear reactor.

    During a talk at China's Ministry of Science & Technology Wednesday, the billionaire said: "The idea is to be very low cost, very safe and generate very little waste."

    Gates backs Washington-based TerraPower, which is developing a nuclear reactor that can run on depleted uranium.

    He says TerraPower is having "very good discussions" with state-owned China National Nuclear Corporation.

    Gates says perhaps as much as a billion dollars will be put into research and development over the next five years.

     

    2,248 comments

    • hmdoc
      hmdoc  •  San Diego, United States  •  2 mths ago
      what should be of real concern is the knowledge that is being transferred to
      china! Not to mention that they already control the natural resoirces needed to produce a 'green' economy, AND are unwilling to share( as per their own statesman). Don't share anything with the power hungry b******s that are hell bent on global domination!
    • Bob Brandy
      Bob Brandy  •  Denver, United States  •  2 mths ago
      Chineese government, "Mr. Gates, we have reviewed your idea and based on your plan and reputation we are ready to proceeed".

      U.S. government, "Hey Bill, fill out all these forms and applications, we'll check with our lobbiest and get back to you in 18 to 24 months".
    • unforgivable
      unforgivable  •  Seattle, United States  •  2 mths ago
      It is an American company and Americans doing the research. They want to build it in China because China plans on building many reactors in the future and the plans on building ZERO.
    • joe
      joe  •  Tyler, United States  •  2 mths ago
      so much for keeping the job's in the USA.
    • Brad
      Brad  •  Flint, United States  •  2 mths ago
      Why would he deal with the country that pirates 90% of the stolen software worldwide? Not to mention other forms of intellectual property theft, counterfeiting, espionage, cyberwarfare, and just pretty much being our enemy. B. Irv, Flint
    • Jay P
      Jay P  •  Los Angeles, United States  •  2 mths ago
      This is what happens when you have too much regulations and government oversight, companies don't want to invest in America anymore.
    • JawKick
      JawKick  •  2 mths ago
      Want to place blame? Blame Obama.
      Bill Gates tried to develop it here, but Obama said no, so what better place than china? They produce more waste than any other country in the world... This would decrease their pollution contributions significantly.

      Anyway, they already have nukes...
    • DudleyDoRight
      DudleyDoRight  •  Randolph, United States  •  2 mths ago
      China is NOT our friend! Wake up people..
    • BobAD
      BobAD  •  Newton, United States  •  2 mths ago
      You believe all the negitive feedback about this investment then WHY THE HELL AREN'T YOU MAD AT EVERY AMERICAN CORP THAT HAS SENT OUT JOBS OVER THERE?
    • El Kabong
      El Kabong  •  San Antonio, United States  •  2 mths ago
      Gives a whole new meaning to the "Blue Screen Of Death".
    • tomcib
      tomcib  •  Beijing, China  •  2 mths ago
      "..a nuclear reactor that can run on depleted uranium..." They figured out a long time ago that U238 is not fissle. Hey Bill, fix your Windows debacles before you #$%$ with nuclear power.
    • M.S.
      M.S.  •  Providence, United States  •  2 mths ago
      How about you donate 5 billion dollars to the AMERICAN economy?
    • Skippy
      Skippy  •  Chandler, United States  •  2 mths ago
      That's right Bill. Use your money to help the Chinese become more powerful.
    • Trainsguy
      Trainsguy  •  Washington, United States  •  2 mths ago
      and as I said..... like the rest of you..... I don't know enough about this to comment one way or the other..... but while we're on the subject of what is called..... "economic patriotism"..... I have a question for all of you now that are blindly condemning Bill Gates.....

      I'd like you to look out your window and tell me what you see parked in your driveway.....

      yeah..... that's what I thought..... when you start seeking out American made products let me know.
    • Queued
      Queued  •  Höchberg, Germany  •  2 mths ago
      Your Nuclear Plant needs to restart before further operations. Would you like to restart your Nuclear Reactor now?
    • White Chocolate
      White Chocolate  •  2 mths ago
      Why isn't he developing this in the United States?!
    • Bryon
      Bryon  •  Elizabethtown, United States  •  2 mths ago
      what a idiot give more to china thanks for helping America
    • rick j
      rick j  •  2 mths ago
      WHY NOT HERE??
    • johnson
      johnson  •  Mentor, United States  •  2 mths ago
      What about doing it in the U.S. Bill ? You have multi-billions to support this.
    • George
      George  •  2 mths ago
      Don't do it bill. While you want to save the world, China only cares about its well being. they will take or steal the technology.
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