China Approves Construction of 10 Nuclear Reactors This Year... "Carbon Neutrality Goal"

Currently 28 Nuclear Reactors Under Construction... Half of the World's Total
Part of the Goal to Achieve Carbon Neutrality by 2060

China has approved plans to construct 10 nuclear power plants this year as part of its goal to achieve carbon neutrality by 2060. China is expected to soon surpass France and become the world's second-largest operator of nuclear power plants, following the United States.

According to China Central Television (CCTV) on the 30th, the State Council approved projects the previous day to build nuclear power plants in Taipingling, Guangdong Province, and Jinchimen, Zhejiang Province.

Two nuclear power plants using China's independently developed third-generation nuclear technology will be constructed in each of the two regions. This brings the total number of nuclear plants approved for construction this year in China to 10. Last year, China also approved the construction of 10 nuclear power plants.

Currently, China is building a total of 28 nuclear power plants, the largest number in the world, accounting for about half of the 59 nuclear plants under construction globally. China operates 55 nuclear power plants, ranking third worldwide after the United States (93 plants) and France (56 plants). However, with the continuous approval of new nuclear plant construction, China is expected to become the world's second-largest operator of nuclear power plants soon. France currently has only one nuclear plant under construction.

To achieve its 2060 carbon neutrality goal, China is promoting the "dual carbon" plan to expand the share of renewable energy and nuclear power. Local media reported that China's nuclear technology has reached a world-class level, with a self-sufficiency rate of over 90%.

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