China has announced its ability to concurrently build up to 50 nuclear reactors, signaling a massive push to expand its nuclear energy sector. This capability solidifies its goal of becoming a global leader in nuclear power generation.

China has announced that it now has the capacity to build up to 50 nuclear reactors simultaneously, as it doubles down on a push to rapidly expand its nuclear power generation and become a global leader in the sector. The figure came from a report released by the China Nuclear Energy Association (CNEA) on Friday, which highlights the country’s ability to run dozens of nuclear projects concurrently spanning the full project life cycle – from design to construction. “China’s nuclear technology...