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The outlook for China's efforts to export nuclear energy technology.

Significance

The UK government's decision this month to approve the construction of a nuclear power plant at Hinkley Point in south-west England is seen as a breakthrough for the export ambitions of China's nuclear power companies, one of which is to take a one-third stake in the project.

Impacts

With many advanced economies spurning nuclear energy, China is in a strong position to help developing countries boost their capacity.

State support will give Chinese firms advantages over other exporters, including Russian and South Korean state-owned firms.

This advantage is likely to be sustained regardless of any setbacks Chinese firms face in advanced countries.

The UK government's review of the Hinkley C project suggests greater scrutiny of Chinese involvement in future infrastructure projects.

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