The UK-China Nuclear Joint Research and Innovation Centre has opened in London. This is the first nuclear research collaboration between China and a western country.
The center is led by the UK's National Nuclear Laboratory and China National Nuclear Corporation. With funding of 50 million pounds over 5 years, the facility will play an crucial role in providing cutting edge scientific nuclear research. The research center signals nuclear cooperation is not only limited to investment.
"The establishment of the research center is very significant. It's the first nuclear energy research platform supported by a western country willing to cooperate with us. We will cooperate in advanced fuels, reactor decommissioning, radioactive waste treatment and nuclear regulations," said Xie Jiajie, vice president of China National Nuclear Co., Ltd.
"The Chinese has a very advanced and developed nuclear program. And like ourselves, we are looking to build nuclear facilities to support the fuel circle. I believe the two countries working together can share experience, can understand the technical challenges that we both face and come up with solutions. I believe this center can establish a long-term partnership between researcher of United Kingdom and with China," said Paul Howarth, managing director of UK National Nuclear Laboratory.
