China starts to get serious about nuclear

Overview

After a lengthy period of indecision, China has finally embraced the need for a civilian nuclear power programme and intends to pursue one in earnest. Last year, the government launched what will be the world’s largest nuclear power initiative. This aims to quadruple China’s existing capacity by 2020 and could lead to a further quadrupling of capacity by 2030. The nuclear plants will provide vital base-load electricity to energy-starved coastal regions. Even if programme targets are...