CNN "US Government Receives Report of Radioactive Material Leak at Chinese Nuclear Plant, Analyzing"

[Asia Economy Reporter Yu Je-hoon] The U.S. government is analyzing reports of radioactive material leakage at a nuclear power plant in Guangdong Province, China, CNN reported on the 14th (local time).

According to CNN, French nuclear equipment company Framatome recently warned the U.S. Department of Energy that fission gases are leaking from the Taishan Nuclear Power Plant in Guangdong Province, China. The company, which owns part of the plant, stated that Chinese authorities have been continuously increasing the allowable radiation levels to prevent the plant's shutdown.

The U.S. State Department, upon receiving a letter containing this information, discussed the issue with the French government and experts from the Department of Energy, while also contacting the Chinese government. CNN reported that the National Security Council (NSC) has convened several times to discuss the matter.

However, U.S. authorities have not yet classified the situation as a "crisis," CNN cited a government source as saying. CNN reported, "The Biden administration currently does not consider the situation to be at a crisis level."

Meanwhile, the Chinese party involved, Guangdong Nuclear Power Group, issued a statement on the same day saying, "Environmental measurements around the nuclear power plant and surrounding areas are normal," adding, "Both reactors at Taishan are operational, with Unit 2 recently completing an overhaul and successfully reconnecting to the grid."

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