China is making remarkable progress in nuclear energy and is a strong supporter of the IAEA’s mission to ensure that nuclear technology serves peace and development, IAEA Director General Rafael ...

An aerial drone photo taken on Feb. 22, 2024 shows construction on the second phase of the Zhangzhou nuclear power project in Zhangzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province. China has begun ...

China will likely be emboldened by its growing nuclear capabilities in the coming years, but this rapid expansion could also increase the risk of miscalculation, the report warns.

China's rapid expansion in nuclear energy production raises concerns about geopolitical competition, the safety of floating reactors, and potential militarization.

Earlier this month, the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists published its annual assessment of China’s nuclear forces. The authors of the latest assessment state that China has gone through ...

China plans to double nuclear in its energy mix in 2035, but experts say safety concerns might be in the way ...

China’s arsenal of nuclear weapons has roughly doubled to more than 400 warheads since 2020, according to the Defense Department’s most recent report on Chinese military power. The pace at ...

While China seeks to strengthen its domestic nuclear energy production, it still relies heavily on foreign sources of uranium, particularly from Kazakhstan.

China is expanding its nuclear arsenal, a move that might lead China to take more risks with its conventional forces.

China has not elaborated on its recent, rapid nuclear modernization efforts. To understand the security implications and prospects for future arms control cooperation with China, analysts speculate on ...

Financing and security issues are clouding new power station projects. By Stanley Reed LONDON — A few years ago, Britain agreed to let China take an ownership stake in its newest nuclear power ...

China’s Arms Buildup Threatens the Nuclear Balance A Pentagon leader argues that as Beijing’s weapons grow in size and sophistication, the U.S. and Russia will have to reassess their own arsenals.