China has set a goal of economic growth for the commercial application of its nuclear technology, projection to reach an annual production of 400 billion yuans (equivalent to approximately US $ 55.25 billion) by 2026. The estimate represents a significant advance compared to 240 billion yuans recorded by 2023.
The announcement was made by Li Song, China’s permanent representative with the International Atomic Energy Agency (AIEA), during a meeting of the entity’s council of governors held in Vienna, Austria, last Thursday.
According to Li, the plan provides for the expansion of the use of nuclear technology in sectors such as health, agriculture, food processing and material modification. The goal is to diversify the non -energetic applications of atomic technology and broaden its contribution to the country’s economic development.
Li also stated that China intends to intensify cooperation with the IAEA to promote peaceful use of nuclear energy in global southern countries. The Chinese government has signaled interest in sharing technical knowledge with developing nations as part of its foreign policy focused on technology transfer.
The theme was also addressed during the so -called “two sessions”, the annual meetings of the National Congress of the People and the Political Advisory Conference of the Chinese people, legislative and advisory bodies of the country. Discussions include economic guidelines and industrial strategies considered priority by the central government.
During meetings, parliamentarians and representatives of strategic sectors reinforced the importance of nuclear technology in medium and long -term planning of the Chinese economy. Among the topics discussed are the expansion of industrial infrastructure, the strengthening of public policies and the encouragement of technological innovation.
Han Yongjiang, chief deputy-economic of the China National Nuclear Corporation and a member of the Political Advisory Conference, stated that the integration of nuclear technology into various productive sectors should be deepened. The statement was released by the state newspaper Securities Daily on Friday.
“Although China’s nuclear technology industry is growing rapidly, it is still behind developed countries in terms of industrial scale. More improvements are necessary in industrial policies and independent innovation skills, ”said Han, according to the publication.
China has expanded the investment in research, development and application of nuclear technologies for non -energetic purposes, such as radiotherapy, sterilization of agricultural products, food preservation and material engineering.
The Government’s goal is to make the country competitive in this segment, reduce dependence on international suppliers and generate value added to industrial production.
The advance in the nuclear sector also integrates the Chinese strategy of repositioning in global productive chains. By investing in its own technology, the country seeks to consolidate autonomy in sectors considered strategic for its economic and technological security.
The expectation of the authorities is that the growth of the commercial application of nuclear technology contributes to the generation of jobs, increased productivity and improvement of industrial competitiveness.
The government also evaluates that the expansion of the sector can stimulate the formation of international partnerships with countries interested in developing their technological abilities.
In recent years, China has intensified its performance with the AIEA, seeking protagonism in multilateral forums on nuclear security, technological development and knowledge transfer. The Chinese government advocates the expansion of peaceful access to atomic energy, especially to developing countries.
The target announced for 2026 represents a growth of greater than 66% compared to the amount recorded in 2023, indicating an acceleration in the pace of investments and projects related to nuclear industry.
Compliance with this goal depends, according to experts, the capacity for coordination between the public and private sectors, as well as the implementation of specific industrial policies for the segment.
The Chinese government has signaled that it intends to monitor the evolution of the sector through performance goals and tax incentives.
State support is expected to contribute to the formation of a more robust production chain, capable of meeting internal demand and, in the future, disputing space in the international market.
With information from AIEA and Daily Securities
Source: https://www.ocafezinho.com/2025/03/10/china-quer-turbinar-seu-crescimento-apostando-em-tecnologia-nuclear/
