Nuclear power in China
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According to the National Nuclear Safety Administration of China, as of 5 Jan, 2026, there are 59 nuclear power-plants operating in mainland China, second only to the United States which has 94. The installed power sits at 62.219 GW, ranked third after US''s 96.95 GW and France''s 63.02 GW, and is projected to overtake France in 2026. There are 28+ additional plants under construction with a total power of 32.31 GW, r