World's largest Hualong-1 reactor base completed, linked to State Grid

The Hualong-1 nuclear power plant at Zhangzhou city, east China's Fujian Province, has been connected to the State Grid, boosting China's green energy transition efforts, according to its operator China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) .

The Zhangzhou nuclear power project is the world's largest base for using the Hualong-1 reactor, a domestically developed third-generation reactor design.

Li Feng, general manager of CNNC Zhangzhou Energy, said the successful connection of the base to the state grid is a key step towards the power plant's goal of entry into full-scale commercial operation.

"The No. 1 Unit of Zhangzhou nuclear power plant has been connected to the national power grid, starting to send electrical power to the grid. Subsequently, we will carry out a series of tests as planned to further verify the performance of the unit, so make sure it meets the conditions for commercial operation," Li said.

According to plan, the Zhangzhou nuclear power plant will eventually comprise six million-kilowatt-grade nuclear power units. Currently, four are under construction.

"The No. 2 Unit is currently in the dubugging stage and will be connected to the national power grid for power generation next year. Units No. 3 and 4, planned for the second phase of the project, have seen their construction started so far in 2024. We will further improve their economic efficiency while ensuring safety and quality. The Zhangzhou nuclear power plant is located in the power load center of southern Fujian. After the construction of the entire power plant is completed, it will further optimize the energy structure of Fujian Province. With the commissioning of the Fujian-Guangdong power interconnection project, we are also able to supply electrical power to neighboring Guangdong Province," Li said.

World's largest Hualong-1 reactor base completed, linked to State Grid

Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Tuesday stressed the importance of improving the conduct of officials, building integrity and combating corruption in government work, which will provide a strong guarantee to achieve the goals and tasks of the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030).

Li, who is also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, made the remarks at a State Council meeting on clean governance.

Addressing the meeting, Li called for higher standards and more practical measures in exercising full and rigorous Party self-governance, with the aim of ensuring relevant efforts are implemented across all aspects and processes of government work.

He also called for a more resolute, vigorous approach to implementing the CPC Central Committee's decisions and arrangements, as well as efforts to ensure officials have the correct understanding of what it means to perform well.

Moreover, Li called for further work to combat pointless formality and reduce the burden on primary-level officials, and to strengthen audit-based and accounting oversight to ensure the secure, efficient use of public funds and assets.

He also emphasized the need to deal with corruption issues in key areas seriously, as well as those that occur at people's doorsteps.

Ding Xuexiang, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Chinese vice premier, presided over the meeting.

Li Xi, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and secretary of the CPC Central Commission for Discipline Inspection, attended the meeting.

Chinese premier urges integrity, anti-corruption efforts in government work