China Southern Power Grid workers inspect power cables connecting transmission towers in Dongguan, Guangdong province, on May 29. Chinese electricity demand is projected to grow 2.5 per cent by 2020. Photo: Reuters China Southern Power Grid workers inspect power cables connecting transmission towers in Dongguan, Guangdong province, on May 29. Chinese electricity demand is projected to grow 2.5 per cent by 2020. Photo: Reuters
China Southern Power Grid workers inspect power cables connecting transmission towers in Dongguan, Guangdong province, on May 29. Chinese electricity demand is projected to grow 2.5 per cent by 2020. Photo: Reuters
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Why nuclear energy will fuel power-hungry China’s dreams of national rejuvenation

Wenyuan Wu says given China’s pressing energy needs and its drive to reduce carbon emissions, the country has no choice but to invest heavily in nuclear power

Wenyuan Wu
Wenyuan Wu

Updated: 10:32pm, 9 Jul, 2018

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China Southern Power Grid workers inspect power cables connecting transmission towers in Dongguan, Guangdong province, on May 29. Chinese electricity demand is projected to grow 2.5 per cent by 2020. Photo: Reuters China Southern Power Grid workers inspect power cables connecting transmission towers in Dongguan, Guangdong province, on May 29. Chinese electricity demand is projected to grow 2.5 per cent by 2020. Photo: Reuters
China Southern Power Grid workers inspect power cables connecting transmission towers in Dongguan, Guangdong province, on May 29. Chinese electricity demand is projected to grow 2.5 per cent by 2020. Photo: Reuters
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Wenyuan Wu

Wenyuan Wu

Wenyuan Wu holds a PhD in international studies from the University of Miami. Her research covers governance and energy reform issues in China, the United States and Latin America.