At 18:48 on 18 June 2024, a significant moment was marked at the  xudabu Nuclear Power Plant with the successful installation of the dome for Unit 4. This unit, along with Unit 3, is part of the China National Nuclear Corporation's (CNNC) strategic energy initiative.Both Units 3 and 4 have now reached the installation phase, marking a leap forward in the project's progress towards high quality an

In a remarkable scientific advancement, the China Circulation III project has pioneered the discovery and application of an advanced magnetic field structure. This development is crucial for the controlled operation of nuclear fusion processes.The China Circulation III project, which opened its doors to the international scientific community at the end of last year, has successfully completed 

On 8 June 2024, the Research Institute of Physical and Chemical Engineering of the Nuclear Industry (IPCE) marked a significant step forward with the prototype of the “Nuclear Storage No. 1” flywheel energy storage system. The system achieved sustained discharge at its rated power and energy capacity, maintaining stable operation over an extended 52-hour period, with key technical indicators pe

In a recent development, the China Institute of Atomic Energy (CIAE), in cooperation with Qinshan Nuclear Power, has successfully produced and supplied 99% purity molybdenum-99 suitable for medical applications. This was achieved by irradiating a domestically developed low-enriched uranium target in a nuclear reactor. This achievement positions China as the world’s first country to use the cri

At 8:00 am on the morning of 25 May 2024, a momentous chapter was opened when Unit 4 of the Fangchenggang Nuclear Power Plant, developed by China General Nuclear Power Corporation (CGN), officially commenced commercial operation. This followed the successful completion of a rigorous 168-hour commissioning process, a critical step in ensuring the unit's readiness for full power generation.The commi

On May 21, 2024, the hot function test was completed at Unit 1 of Zhangzhou Nuclear Power Plant following the shutdown of all primary coolant pumps. This achievement provides a solid foundation for the next stages of fuel loading, grid connection and, ultimately, power generation.When Unit 1 begins generating power later this year, it will become a catalyst for economic and social progress in so

Over the May Day holiday, a landmark achievement was celebrated with the successful installation of China's first commercial reactor-based isotope production facility. This state-of-the-art facility is the result of a joint effort between the Shanghai Nuclear Engineering Research and Design Institute of the State Power Investment Corporation (SPIC) and Qinshan Nuclear Power of the China National N

On 20 April 2024, a historic breakthrough was made at the Qinshan Nuclear Power Plant, operated by China National Nuclear Power Co. Ltd, a subsidiary of CNNC. The successful extraction of carbon-14 targets from the pressurized heavy water reactor marks China's first large-scale production of carbon-14 from a commercial nuclear power reactor. This achievement has effectively eliminated China's reli

On the evening of 9 April 2024, at exactly 20:29, a major milestone was reached when Unit 4 of the Fangchenggang Nuclear Power Plant, developed by China General Nuclear Power Corporation (CGN), successfully completed its first grid connection in Guangxi. This achievement means that the unit is now ready to start generating electricity, a key step towards full commercial operation.The Fangchenggang

The latest edition of the China Nuclear Energy Development Report 2024 shows that China's nuclear power sector has maintained a strong record of long-term safety and stability, with construction projects progressing at a steady pace. In 2023 alone, the approval of five new nuclear power projects and the start of construction of five additional units were notable achievements. China currently has