China approves 11 nuclear reactors worth $31 billion across five sites

China approves 11 nuclear reactors worth $31 billion across five sites

Daily Current Affairs / China approves 11 nuclear reactors worth $31 billion across five sites

Change Language English Hindi

Category : Science and Tech Published on: August 21 2024

Share on facebook

China approved 11 nuclear reactors across five sites on 19 August 2024, a record amount of permits as the government leans even more heavily on atomic energy to support its push to cut emissions.
The State Council greenlighted the new reactors in sites spread across Jiangsu, Shandong, Guangdong, Zhejiang, and Guangxi. The total investment for all 11 units will be at least 220 billion yuan ($31 billion) with construction taking about five years
The total investment for all 11 units will be at least 220 billion yuan ($31 billion) with construction taking about five years.
China has more nuclear reactors under construction than any other nation in the world and approved 10 new reactors in each of the last two years. The country is expected to surpass France and the US to be the world’s leading atomic power generator by 2030.

Recent Post's

India sets a new record in 2024-25 with 357.73 million tons of foodgrain, marking a historic 8% growth in agriculture.
Read More....
GeM and UN Women join hands to boost women entrepreneurs’ participation in India’s public procurement system.
Read More....
The Ministry of Jal Shakti launched the nationwide ‘Hamara Shauchalaya, Hamara Bhavishya’ campaign on World Toilet Day 2025 to strengthen rural sanitation and promote clean, functional toilets across India.
Read More....
World Fisheries Day 2025 highlights India’s Blue Transformation, strengthening value addition and global impact in seafood exports.
Read More....
Mexico’s Fatima Bosch wins Miss Universe 2025 amid intense controversies and divided global reactions.
Read More....
India bags four golds as women boxers dominate the World Boxing Cup Finals 2025.
Read More....
Seychelles becomes the 6th member of the Colombo Security Conclave, boosting regional security cooperation in the Indian Ocean.
Read More....
UNESCO marked World Philosophy Day 2025 with Prof. Ingrid Robeyns’ visionary keynote on reimagining the values of future societies.
Read More....
WAVES Film Bazaar 2025 opened in Goa as a powerful hub of global film collaboration, young talent, and cutting-edge cinematic technology.
Read More....
U.S. strengthens its strategic ties by naming Saudi Arabia a Major Non-NATO Ally, opening doors to deeper defense and investment cooperation.
Read More....