China relies on nuclear power for energy security

The State Council of China approved the buildup of six new nuclear power plants in April 2022. The pace of approval has accelerated significantly since 2019, building on the growing maturity of China’s domestic nuclear power technologies. China’s government is now clearly committed to a swift expansion of its nuclear energy capacity and regards nuclear power as an important contribution to achieving energy security while simultaneously reaching its decarbonization goals. ​

Last updated: 24. July 2025