2026.07.25 21:26 GMT+8

1/18 the thickness of hair: How China's carbon fiber powers mega-engineering

Updated 2026.07.25 21:26 GMT+8
CGTN

Just 1/18th the thickness of a human hair, carbon fiber is ultra-light yet shockingly strong – a tiny bundle can pull two C919 passenger jets. CGTN Digital reporter Shi Chan visits Changzhou City in east China's Jiangsu Province to explore China's booming high-end carbon fiber industry. How did China achieve world-leading carbon fiber output and build a complete industrial chain? How does this super material power mega bridges, aerospace projects and even our daily lives? Watch the video to discover China's remarkable breakthrough in advanced materials.

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