China Nuclear Exec Urges More State Support for Global Push
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Construction at a nuclear power plant in Lianyungang, Jiangsu province, in July 2025. Photo: VCG
An executive at one of China’s top nuclear power companies has called for more government support to enhance the country’s competitiveness in exporting atomic energy technology, as the global market for nuclear power warms up.
The proposal was put forward during the country’s annual political gatherings, known as the “Two Sessions,” by Xin Feng, a deputy general manager of China National Nuclear Corp. (CNNC).
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- China seeks increased government support to boost nuclear technology exports amid global nuclear market growth, with calls for special financing and coordination.
- CNNC promotes advanced technologies like Hualong One and Linglong One; Linglong One, the world’s first IAEA-approved land-based SMR, is set for commercial operation in 2026.
- China leads in nuclear safety performance and expands global technical services, but faces competition and significant international challenges.
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Who’s Who
- China National Nuclear Corp.
- China National Nuclear Corp. (CNNC) is a state-owned nuclear power company. Its deputy general manager, Xin Feng, advocates for increased government support to boost China's nuclear technology exports. CNNC has exported seven nuclear power units and research reactors. They are promoting technologies like Hualong One and Linglong One, a small modular reactor, internationally, leveraging their strong safety record and homegrown innovations.
- China National Nuclear Power Co. Ltd.
- China National Nuclear Power Co. Ltd. (CNNP) is a key player in China's nuclear sector. Its chairman, Lu Tiezhong, highlighted the promise of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) like the Linglong One for countries with smaller grids or remote locations. CNNP also launched a global technical service brand in 2024, forming strategic partnerships internationally, reflecting its ambition for global expansion.
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What Happened When
- 2021：
- Construction began on the demonstration project for the Linglong One small modular reactor (SMR) in Hainan province.
- 2024：
- China National Nuclear Power launched a global technical service brand.
- 2025：
- China National Nuclear Power released related technical service products and signed strategic cooperation agreements with partners from Russia, France, and the U.S.
- As of September 2025：
- 43 of China’s nuclear units had achieved a perfect score on the World Association of Nuclear Operators (WANO) composite index.
- 2026：
- More than 30 countries pledged to triple their nuclear power capacity.
- 2026：
- CNNC promoted Hualong One, Linglong One, and high-temperature gas-cooled reactor technologies on the international market.
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