China Observers
China's Nuclear Ambitions: Security and Innovation
Jul 30, 202631 min
China is now the fastest-growing producer of nuclear energy in the world, and it is projected to surpass the U.S. in total capacity by 2030. But how and why is Beijing pushing for such fast-paced development of the sector? Guests Tong Zhao (Carnegie Endowment) and Paulína Ovečková (AMO) explore China's rapid development in nuclear energy, its civil-military fusion, and the geopolitical implications of its nuclear policies. They discuss China's ambitions, challenges, and the global context of nuclear proliferation and security. #China #nuclear #energy # weapons #civil #military #fusion #proliferation #geopolitics #security #renewable #international #cooperation
