China’s first nationally-made nuclear reactor goes into operation
China has powered up its first domestically developed nuclear reactor – the Hualong One – a milestone in Beijing’s attempts to become less dependent on Western allies for energy security and critical technology. The reactor, which was connected to the national grid on Friday, can generate 10 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity each year and reduce carbon emissions by 8.16 million tonnes, according to the China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC). “This marks China’s break from the monopoly on foreign nuclear technology and its official entry into the first group of advanced…
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