CHINA IS BUILDING NUCLEAR REACTORS FASTER THAN THE WEST. CAN IT KEEP UP THE PACE?
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| News - South China Morning Post | CHINA IS BUILDING NUCLEAR REACTORS FASTER THAN THE WEST. CAN IT KEEP UP THE PACE? | 1 hr ago |
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According to the South China Morning Post, last year Francois Morin—China’s director at the World Nuclear Association—guided a group of foreign nuclear engineers to a Shanghai Electric plant. There they saw heavy equipment, including steam generators and reactor cores, already assembled and ready for shipment, even though construction sites were not yet underway.
The visit revealed a production scale that surprised delegates accustomed to more gradual supply chains in their home countries. Heavy machinery was positioned tower‑high at the plant, indicating that China can pre‑assemble large reactor components well ahead of site readiness.
China’s swift buildup of nuclear infrastructure reflects its broader strategy to expand low‑carbon energy capacity and compete with Western nuclear programmes.
- Morin’s delegation observed pre‑assembled reactor components at Shanghai Electric.
- Equipment was ready for shipment before construction began, highlighting a rapid production cycle.
- The event underscores China’s ambition to outpace Western countries in nuclear deployment.
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