On 15 February, China Huaneng Group successfully completed the local deployment of DeepSeek models. By analyzing a large amount of equipment operating data, the “Smart Assistant” AI tool, can monitor equipment status in real time, predict potential failures and proactively implement maintenance actions. This approach helps to avoid economic losses due to equipment downtime and significantly inc

On 13 February, China General Nuclear Power Corporation (CGN) announced that its AI model has fully integrated with DeepSeek, achieving the local deployment of the DeepSeek large-scale model within the group. Leveraging DeepSeek’s advanced technical capabilities, CGN will accelerate intelligent upgrading and sustainable development in various fields.Following the successful integration of the De

On 13 February, China National Nuclear Power Co. Ltd. (CNNP) announced that its subsidiary, the Nuclear Power Operations Research Institute (NPORI), has successfully integrated the DeepSeek large-scale model into its “Hezhi” smart platform. Together with the previously launched ‘Hezhi-Longling’ model, this integration aims to drive comprehensive innovation in nuclear power applications.The

On 19 February, the Administrative Committee of Zhangzhou Gulei Port Economic Development Zone and CNNC-Guodian Zhangzhou Energy Company signed a strategic cooperation framework agreement to jointly accelerate the green and low-carbon transition in the Dongshan Bay area. The cooperation aims to promote the comprehensive use of nuclear energy and advance the green development of the petrochemica

On 24 February, the first concrete was poured for the nuclear island of Unit 1 at Lufeng Nuclear Power Plant in Guangdong Province, marking the start of the main construction phase of the project. This milestone also marks the beginning of the development of the two third-generation nuclear power units at the Lufeng site.The Lufeng Nuclear Power Plant is planned to accommodate six 1000 MWe-class

Private companies will be further encouraged to invest in energy development, utilization and infrastructure construction as the country's energy sector shifts toward greater market-driven dynamics, according to China's top energy authority.The government plans to enhance private sector involvement in major energy projects this year, including nuclear power, energy storage and smart grids, to prom

On 20 January 2025, China’s Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak (EAST), often referred to as the “artificial sun”, set a new world record in Hefei, Anhui Province. For the first time, EAST achieved a plasma temperature of 100 million degrees Celsius and maintained it in a high-quality burning state for 1,000 seconds. This milestone represents a significant leap in China’s fusion rese

On 15 January, the Secretariat of the China Nuclear Energy Association (CNEA) held its 2025 Working Conference. The meeting reviewed the progress made in 2024, acknowledged outstanding achievements and outlined key tasks and priorities for 2025.  The conference stressed the importance of adhering to Xi Jinping’s Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, fully implementing

A major breakthrough in uranium exploration has been made in the Jingchuan area of China’s Ordos Basin, Xinhua News Agency reported on 10 January 2025. The discovery of an extra-large uranium deposit is expected to significantly increase uranium resources and improve uranium supply security in China.  The announcement was made by the China Geological Survey under the Ministry of Natural Resource

At 00:17 on 1 January 2025, Unit 1 of the Zhangzhou Nuclear Power Plant, operated by the China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC), officially commenced commercial operation. The unit successfully completed a 168-hour continuous full-power test run, marking an important milestone in the large-scale construction of the Hualong One units and heralding a strong start to the New Year for the first lar