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

CGTN CGTN — 3min

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.

📺 Subscribe to our YouTube channel and stay updated with our latest analysis and interviews:👇
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgrNz-aDmcr2uuto8_DL2jg 👈

Download our APP on Apple Store (iOS): https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cctvnews-app/id922456579?l=zh&ls=1&mt=8
Download our APP on Google Play (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.imib.cctv

For more:
https://www.cgtn.com/video

Most watched videos:
Impossible Challenge: 30 seconds to count banknotes BLINDFOLDED
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmP_Ybj-jws
Impossible Challenge: Gymnastics Boy Arat Hosseini from Iran!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sxX--U4c8w
Impossible Challenge: How to calm babies in 5 seconds?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kR3q9sXM7WA