China's total nuclear power generation capacity, with 102 units in operation, under construction, and officially approved, and an installed capacity of 113 million kilowatts, has topped global rankings for the first time, according to the China Nuclear Energy Development Report 2025 released by the China Nuclear Energy Association (CNEA) on Sunday.
China currently has 28 nuclear power units under construction, with an installed capacity of 33.65 million kilowatts, a capacity that has held the top spot globally for 18 consecutive years. A total of 58 commercial units are in operation across China, with 60.96 million kilowatts installed capacity, CNEA's report says.
In 2024, China's nuclear power plants generated 444.7 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity, accounting for 4.72 percent of the nation's total output and ranking second globally for nuclear power generation. They helped reduce coal consumption by 127 million tons and cut carbon dioxide emissions by 334 million tons, according to the report.
Notably, China has now fully domesticated production of key nuclear power equipment and gained full control over the technology for critical components of nuclear power plants, the report notes.
"(In 2024) the first reactor of the CAP1400 demonstration project, one of China's major special projects, was completed and put into operation. The high-temperature gas-cooled reactor (HTGR) demonstration project is operating steadily after entering commercial use. The research and development of key technologies for nuclear energy systems based on a closed nuclear fuel cycle with fast reactors is also progressing in an orderly way. In addition, the ACP100 project is also expected to be completed and put into operation in 2026," said Cao Shudong, executive vice chairman of CNEA.
China's total nuclear power generation capacity tops world rankings
China's total nuclear power generation capacity tops world rankings
China's total nuclear power generation capacity tops world rankings
During the New Year holiday running from Jan 1 to 3, major commercial districts across China all saw a surge in both consumer traffic and sales in consumption, according to the Ministry of Commerce.
The latest big data released by the Ministry of Commerce indicate that the average daily customer traffic at 78 key pedestrian streets and commercial districts nationwide rose by 5.9 percent compared with the New Year holiday season in 2025, while total sales increased by 4.9 percent.
In Wuhan City, central China's Hubei Province, the city's first park-style super commercial complex was bustling with visitors during the three-day holiday season.
On New Year's Day alone, the customer traffic at the complex exceeded 120,000 visits.
The newly opened business district features a wide range of immersive experiencing activities, including live band performances and interactive activities with small animals, while emphasizing friendly services.
These include facilities designed for families with infants, pet-friendly spaces, and dedicated cycling-friendly areas inside shops where cyclists can inflate tires and lubricate their bicycles.
In Beijing's Wukesong commercial district, a combination of trendy cross-industry collaboration and technology-driven innovation created fresh experiences for consumers during the holiday.
New Year countdown concerts and robot performances inside shopping malls added excitement for consumers.
Meanwhile, the Chunxi Road commercial district, Chengdu City of southwest China's Sichuan Province, panda-themed events attracted large crowds of shoppers.
Both residents and tourists flocked to the commercial district to take photos and purchase Sichuan-style specialty gifts.
"During the New Year holiday at our Chunxi Road store, foot traffic reached about one to two times the usual level. Around 1,500 visitors came to our store every day, and our turnover increased by about 60 percent. The other two stores we operate in the Chunxi Road commercial district also saw remarkble growth in both customer traffic and sales," said Ye Mingqian, manager of the Chunxi Road store of Panda Pastry Co.
In Shenzhen City, south China's Guangdong Province, the Pink Street commercial complex officially opened during the New Year holiday.
The new street brings together nearly 40 first stores and flagship stores, featuring intangible cultural heritage experiencing activities, creative dining, and avant-garde lifestyle brands.
"Our brand offers very distinctive cultural and creative products from Peru. By opening our store here in the Shenzhen Bay area, we hope to bring local residents more products that are fresh and more interesting," said a store owner named Ma Yuxia.
Key business districts see growth in customer traffic, sales during New Year holiday
