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China Set to Dominate Global Nuclear Capacity by 2030

4/21/2026

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China operates 60 reactors and has 36 under construction, accounting for more than half of global total.
The China Nuclear Energy Association (CNEA) reports China is moving from follower to leader in nuclear technology.
China aims to surpass the United States in total installed nuclear capacity by 2030.
China has approved 16 additional reactors, and capacity is expected to reach 125 GW upon completion.
Projections indicate 200 GW by 2040.

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Story summary

China operates 60 reactors and has 36 under construction, accounting for more than half of global total.
The China Nuclear Energy Association (CNEA) reports China is moving from follower to leader in nuclear technology.
China aims to surpass the United States in total installed nuclear capacity by 2030.
China has approved 16 additional reactors, and capacity is expected to reach 125 GW upon completion.
Projections indicate 200 GW by 2040.