Can China build a nuclear-powered container ship?

While China is not the first nation to explore nuclear-powered container ships, its design significantly surpasses previous attempts by shipbuilders in Japan, the United States, South Korea, and Europe.

Could solar power be China's new energy generation system?

Instead of nuclear, solar is now intended to be the foundation of China's new electricity generation system. Authorities have steadily downgraded plans for nuclear to dominate China's energy generation. At present, the goal is 18 per cent of generation by 2060.

Does domestic governance influence China's nuclear exports?

Drawing on the policy diffusion literature, this study reevaluates China's nuclear exports by linking the evolution of the domestic governance system with China's changing status in the global nuclear regimes. On the one hand, China's export momentum and increasing engagement with global stakeholders have pushed domestic governance reforms.

What is China's nuclear strategy?

Contextualizing China’s Nuclear Strategy China’s nuclear energy program, built on decades of strategic investment in technological self-reliance and energy security, has positioned the country as a dominant force in the global nuclear landscape.

What is the world's largest nuclear-powered container ship design?

China’s Jiangnan Shipyard unveiled what has been described as ‘the world’s largest nuclear-powered container ship design’ during the Marintec China 2023 exhibition in Shanghai, boasting a capacity of 24,000 TEUs.

Can China become the world's largest supplier of affordable nuclear reactors?

In addition to expanding domestic capacity, China aspires to become the world's important supplier of affordable nuclear reactors. The existing literature has evaluated China's nuclear exports but paid limited attention to the dynamics between domestic governance reforms and the international expansion of its nuclear technologies.