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Father-son duo builds miniature Chinese military tech in home lab

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A father and son in Shanghai have built a home laboratory where they create miniature replicas of China's advanced strategic hardware. The 13-year-old son, Duan Yanjuan, with his father Duan Changzhi's help, has successfully replicated complex systems such as turbojet engines, pulse detonation engines, and an electromagnetic aircraft launch system. Their project is inspired by national achievements and aims to foster patriotism and a sense of contribution to the country. AI

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Father-son duo builds miniature Chinese military tech in home lab

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Fran Lu ·

    Like father, like son: Chinese duo build mini national engineering marvels in home lab

    A Chinese father-and-son duo established a home laboratory to create miniature models of China’s significant national strategic hardware, captivating many online with their skill and passion. Duan Yanjuan, a 13-year-old second-year junior secondary school student in Shanghai, has…

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