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Nuclear Power Generation Nuclear power generation on the Chinese mainland reached 440,000 gigawatt-hours in 2023, accounting for nearly 5 percent of total national electricity output, according to the China Atomic Energy Authority on April 23. This achievement is equivalent to saving 130 million tons of standard coal and reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 350 million tons. As of late 2023, the Chinese mainland featured 55 operational nuclear power units and 36 approved or under-construction nuclear power units, with a total installed capacity of 57 gigawatts and 44 gigawatts, respectively. China has established a self-reliant and comprehensive nuclear industry chain system, ensuring a secure and stable supply of nuclear fuel. China has also developed expertise in engineering, construction and operation, laying a solid foundation for the high-quality development of nuclear energy, the authority said. According to…