China adds 34 GW of nuclear capacity over the past decade

Summary

China has added 34 GW of nuclear capacity in the last decade, significantly outpacing the U.S., which has added only one new plant. The country's 15th Five-Year Plan emphasizes advanced reactor development and aims to expand its nuclear influence internationally. Projections suggest China will surpass the U.S. and France to become the world's largest nuclear energy producer within ten years.

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