New Propulsion Options From China?

According to Wired.com the Chinese may have developed a new type of propulsion for satellites and other space vehicles. I believe "Mars in 41 days" was thrown about in there somewhere. I have no idea if it is possible, but it might be interesting to keep an eye on it. I am trying to recall major scientific advances made recently and haven't come up with any so far that would rival this, if it is true.