The China Atomic Energy Authority (CAEA) announced that China will offer a wide range of nuclear energy solutions to address climate change.
This statement was made during a series of events commemorating the 40th anniversary of China's membership in the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
The CAEA emphasized that China considers nuclear energy as an important alternative for establishing a new energy system and achieving a green transition. They noted that China is capable of providing diverse nuclear energy solutions tailored to the specific needs of different countries.
Liu Guanghui, the Deputy Permanent Representative of China to the International Atomic Energy Agency and Minister Counsellor of the Permanent Mission of China to the IAEA, highlighted China's achievements in nuclear technology.
"China's domestically developed Hualong One has successfully been exported to Pakistan. Furthermore, our nuclear security equipment has been extensively utilized in border inspections by customs authorities in over 100 countries worldwide, enhancing global nuclear security capabilities," said Liu.
The CAEA said under the backdrop of global climate change, small modular reactor technology has garnered significant attention from developing countries. The Linglong One small modular reactor being constructed in Hainan Province is the world's first land-based small modular pressurized water reactor with smaller power and size, making it suitable for a wide range of applications, particularly in developing countries with various economic conditions.
"The Linglong One not only showcases China's independent innovation in small modular reactor technology but also serves as a prototype for the world's first commercially viable land-based small reactor," said Wei Zhigang, President of Hainan Nuclear Power Co., Ltd.,
According to the "China Nuclear Energy Development Report 2024" published by the China Nuclear Energy Association, as of the end of 2023, China had 26 nuclear power units under construction, with a total installed capacity of 30.3 million kilowatts, maintaining its position as the world's leader in nuclear energy.
China to provide diverse nuclear energy solutions to address climate change: official
Israeli strikes on Lebanon have left many people in urgent need of medical care, adding pressure to an already struggling healthcare system of the country.
Since Sept. 23, the Israeli army has been conducting intensive airstrikes on Lebanon in a dangerous escalation with Hezbollah.
Lebanese Health Minister Firas Abiad reported on Thursday that a total of 1,974 people have been killed, including 127 children and 261 women, and 9,384 others wounded in Lebanon since the onset of the Hezbollah-Israeli conflict in October last year.
With NGOs and medical teams being targeted in the escalating conflict, the Lebanese government is urging the international community to advocate for a ceasefire.
Following a devastating airstrike on a medical center, residents quickly began to clean up. Paramedics and volunteers scrambled through the debris, hoping to find any signs of life.
The missile struck the third floor, which houses the hospital's rehabilitation center. Only a few scattered items remain amidst the rubble, including surgical gowns and gauze.
"I was at the center, coming down the stairs to grab supplies. As soon as we got the people out, the attack struck at 12:11. I went back up but left a few wounded behind; the rest became martyrs," said a witness.
NGOs and medical teams have been targeted amid Israeli strikes. Earlier on Sept. 28, another devastating strike leveled a medical center, killing 11 health workers and injuring 10 others.
The Lebanese Civil Defense also reported that one member was killed and another critically injured during Israeli airstrikes on the southern suburbs of Beirut on Sept. 27.
These incidents were not isolated. Since last October, attacks on medical facilities have become alarmingly frequent, forcing numerous centers out of service. According to the government, this has become a repeated tactic.
"We've seen almost more than 20 (between) hospitals and medical centers have been attacked. We've seen almost 130 vehicles that have been targeted. So, unfortunately, the same playbook that we saw in Gaza where hospital facilities, health facilities and health personnel were targeted (here) as well. Israel are repeating their same playbook in Lebanon as well," said Firas Abiad, Lebanese Minister of Public Health.
The situation is becoming increasingly unsustainable as hospitals struggle to keep up with the growing number of casualties. The relentless airstrikes and widespread destruction have left many medical facilities barely functioning, pushing the healthcare system to its limits.
However, the health minister warns that medical aid alone won't resolve the crisis.
"This sore situation cannot be solved with more medication or more medical supplies. The only way to be able to control, to be able not to move into a very bad humanitarian situation in Lebanon or even regionally, as we see this conflict starting to expand, is to have an immediate ceasefire," said Abiad.
Lebanon faces humanitarian crisis amid lack of medical supplies
