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According to China’s National Energy Administration (NEA), the operational nuclear power installed capacity and those under construction exceeds 120 million kilowatts, an official with the said.

In 2024, China’s nuclear power generation reached 450.9 billion kWh, marking a 3.7 percent year-on-year increase and accounting for 4.5 percent of the country’s total electricity production. It resulted in an equivalent reduction of approximately 140 million tonnes of standard coal consumption and about 370 million tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions, NEA data showed.

According to NEA, China’s operational nuclear power units have consistently maintained an excellent safety record, with key performance indicators remaining at internationally advanced levels.