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How China became the king of new nuclear power, and how the U.S. is trying to stage a comeback (www.cnbc.com)

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China has 21 nuclear reactors under construction which will have a capacity for generating more than 21 gigawatts of electricity, according to the International Atomic Energy Agency. That is two and a half times more nuclear reactors under construction than any other country.

I love that China is not planning to power all future demand with more coal and gas.

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[–] CrimeDad@lemmy.crimedad.work 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It goes the other way too. The Chinese government harshly punishes those who take dangerous shortcuts that undermine public safety and trust. The 2008 baby formula scandal comes to mind, which led to the execution of two executives for their crimes.

Anyway, nuclear power has proven to be very safe under all types of government. To say that it would somehow be less safe in China is maybe just a little bit sinophobic.

[–] zephyreks@programming.dev 1 points 1 year ago

White man wonders if yellow man can do things white man can. News at 11.