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flag China launched a new Hualong One reactor in January 2026, boosting clean energy and cutting emissions.

flag In January 2026, China launched Unit Two at the Zhangzhou Nuclear Power Plant using its Hualong One reactor, a third-generation design meeting global safety standards and capable of generating about 10 billion kWh annually while cutting CO2 emissions by 8.16 million tonnes per unit. flag The plant is part of a broader expansion, with 41 Hualong One units in operation or under construction, supporting China’s green transition by reducing coal use and air pollutants. flag A major Jiangsu project integrates nuclear reactors to supply low-carbon industrial steam and electricity, cutting emissions by 19.6 million tonnes yearly. flag The new Atomic Energy Law, effective January 15, supports safe, diverse nuclear applications including desalination and hydrogen production. flag By end-2025, China had 112 nuclear units operational or approved, with plans to expand further during the 15th Five-Year Plan.

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