On 12 October, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MOE) granted an operating licence to Unit 1 of the Zhangzhou Nuclear Power Plant, a subsidiary of China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC). The licence was officially handed over to Zhangzhou Energy at a ceremony attended by Dong Baotong, Vice...

China’s nuclear power sector received significant recognition for its contributions to safety and excellence in the industry at the 17th Biennial General Meeting of the World Association of Nuclear Operators (WANO).At the meeting, held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, five global leaders, inclu...

On 9 October, the China Institute of Atomic Energy (CIAE) marked the start of construction of its base in Huludao City, Liaoning Province, accompanied by a seminar on the development of nuclear science and technology innovation.The Huludao base is poised to develop an integrated nuclear science and ...

On 8 October, local time in Switzerland, the World Economic Forum recognized Sanmen Nuclear Power Co., Ltd. as part of its latest list of Lighthouse Factories, according to an announcement on the Forum’s official website. Sanmen Nuclear Power stood out from thousands of candidate factories worldw...

An important milestone was reached on 27 September with the pouring of the first concrete for the nuclear island of Unit 4 of Zhangzhou Nuclear Power Plant Phase II project, amid the simultaneous batch construction of Hualong One reactor series. As the first project of the Hualong One series, Zhangz...

Ambassador Li Song, Permanent Representative of China to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), delivered an important statement at the IAEA Board of Governors meeting on 10 September. In his address, Li Song outlined China’s progress in nuclear science, technology and applications, and re...

On 31 August 2024, Liu Jing, Vice Chairman of the China Atomic Energy Authority (CAEA), and his team visited the Beishan underground research laboratory. During the visit, Liu Jing highlighted several key areas of focus.Stressing the need to maximize developer’s proactivity, Liu Jing called for ...

Dong Baotong, Vice Minister of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment and Administrator of the National Nuclear Safety Administration (NNSA), and his team visited CNNC-Shaanxi Uranium on 6 September. During the visit, Dong Baotong emphasized several key points:It is imperative that personnel at a...

Chinese Premier Li Qiang sent a message of congratulations to the 68th General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on 16 September. On behalf of the Chinese government, Li Qiang extended his congratulations on the convening of the General Conference. Premier Li stressed the ...

On 29 September 2024, the State Council Information Office of China has released a white paper entitled “China's Energy Transition”, which provides a comprehensive overview of China’s strategic approach to a sustainable energy future. The document, including a preface and conclusion, is organi...