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Russia Supports China's Nuclear Ambitions Amid Global Competition

9/4/2025

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Russia's Rosatom chief, Alexei Likhachev, announced plans to help China become the leading nuclear power producer.
China targets over 100 GW of nuclear capacity, currently at 53.2 GW, compared to the U.S.'s nearly 97 GW.
Russia has built four reactors in China and is constructing four more, needing advanced technology and uranium.
Uzbekistan is considering nuclear partnerships with Russia and China due to concerns about Rosatom's financial stability.

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Russia's Rosatom chief, Alexei Likhachev, announced plans to help China become the leading nuclear power producer.
China targets over 100 GW of nuclear capacity, currently at 53.2 GW, compared to the U.S.'s nearly 97 GW.
Russia has built four reactors in China and is constructing four more, needing advanced technology and uranium.
Uzbekistan is considering nuclear partnerships with Russia and China due to concerns about Rosatom's financial stability.