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Energy Insider: China Approves 11 Nuclear Power Reactors, Curbs Coal Power Expansion

A Hualong One nuclear reactor under construction in Changjiang, Hainan province, in June 2023. Photo: IC Photo

In this week’s Caixin energy wrap, we analyze China’s biggest climate and energy news on policy, industry, projects and more:

●China continues strong push for nuclear power

●Coal power plant approvals see sharp drop

●Beijing vows to defend EV-makers

●Mixed performance for “new three” exports

●State planner orders energy equipment upgrades

In focus: China approves 11 nuclear power reactors

What’s new: China has greenlighted the construction of 11 new nuclear power reactors in one go, as the central government continues its expansion of the energy source.