Russia Plans Aid for China to Surpass US Nuclear Capacity

Russia has committed to helping China surpass the United States as the world's largest producer of nuclear power, with plans to support China in reaching over 100 gigawatts of installed nuclear capacity. The United States currently leads with nearly 97 gigawatts, while China had 53.2 gigawatts as of April 2024 but is rapidly expanding its nuclear infrastructure. Alexei Likhachev, head of Russia's state nuclear corporation Rosatom, confirmed that Russia is already aiding China by building reactors and supplying uranium and nuclear fuel, as well as developing a new generation of closed nuclear fuel cycle reactors based on Russian technology. This collaboration is expected to strengthen China's energy security and give it a strategic advantage in global nuclear energy production. The partnership reflects a long-term investment by both nations in clean energy and technological advancement. Despite concerns raised by President Donald Trump about a possible conspiracy involving Russia and China, Kremlin officials denied any collusion against the United States.