Nakano, Jane

Abstract
This paper briefly describes the historical and domestic energy context in which the Chinese nuclear energy program has been developing in recent years. This background is followed by a review of the key changes to China’s nuclear power program since Fukushima, including capacity growth targets, safety guidelines, and technology choices. The paper concludes by examining China’s civilian nuclear-related institutional capacity, including regulatory conditions and human resources. It also expands on safety related discussions to highlight the current scope of bilateral engagements between the United States and China and the prospect for future expansion of such engagements.
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