- China will change its atomic energy law to promote the safe development of nuclear power.
- The draft law, which also contains provisions to strengthen safety oversight of nuclear fuel
The official Xinhua news agency said that China will change its atomic energy law to promote the safe development of nuclear power.
China has the world’s largest nuclear fleet and aims to produce 10 per cent of its electricity from nuclear power by 2035 and 18 per cent by 2060 to advance energy security and decarbonisation goals.
Xinhua said the draft of the amended law will clarify the regulatory system for nuclear power, promote research and development, and increase the competitiveness of China’s domestic industry.
The draft has been submitted to an ongoing session of the standing committee of the National People’s Congress for deliberation, the news agency added.
The draft law also contains provisions to strengthen safety oversight of nuclear fuel and its import and export, which would “uphold China’s image as a responsible nuclear power”, according to Xinhua.