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China’s Nuclear Power Investment Hits Record in 2025

Published: Apr. 17, 2026 5:37 p.m. GMT+8

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A reactor under construction at a nuclear power plant in Shandong province in March 2025. Photo: VCG

China’s investment in domestic nuclear power construction hit a record 161 billion yuan ($23.6 billion) in 2025, up 10% from the previous year, a new report showed.

This historic spending underscores the country’s accelerated push to expand its nuclear energy capacity, aiming to meet national climate goals and bolster energy security. It also positions China to surpass the U.S. as the world’s largest nuclear power generator before 2030.

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China's 2025 nuclear investment hit 161B yuan ($23.6B), up 10% YoY from 146.9B in 2024.
59 units (62.5 GW) operating, 35 under construction (41.9 GW); set to surpass US capacity before 2030.
Exported 7 units; signed Triple Nuclear Declaration; nuclear at 50% market transactions; new atomic law passed.

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