Vienna, Austria - September 16, 2024

China is committed to advancing nuclear energy development and is willing to collaborate with other members of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to tackle global challenges, said a Chinese official on Monday.

Liu Jing, vice chairman of the China Atomic Energy Authority, made the remarks at the 68th Regular Session of the IAEA General Conference in Vienna, Austria, the agency's headquarters.

Addressing the opportunities and challenges presented by global sustainable development, China is prepared to collaborate with the IAEA and its member states to enhance nuclear safety and tackle both traditional and emerging challenges related to nuclear safety, security and proliferation risks, said Liu.

China will make efforts to enhance the resilience and security of the global nuclear industry supply chain, foster collaborative innovation in nuclear energy technology, and expand nuclear scientific research facilities and experimental platforms together with IAEA member states in an orderly manner, said Liu.

China is willing to promote universally beneficial and inclusive nuclear energy development and increase resource investment with global partners, so as to provide more support and assistance to the Global South countries for peacefully using nuclear energy and for promoting modernization and sustainable development, said Liu.

China once again reiterated its opposition to Japan's release of nuclear-contaminated wastewater from the crippled Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant into the Pacific Ocean, calling for the establishment of a monitoring arrangement that is carried out in an effective and independent manner, so as to safeguard people's health and ensure a safe global marine environment, said Liu.

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Vienna, Austria - Sept 16, 2024:
1. International Atomic Energy Agency headquarters, flags;
2. Sign reading "General Conference";
3. Conference in progress;
4. Various of Liu Jing, vice chairman of China Atomic Energy Authority, delivering speech; attendees;
FILE: Vienna, Austria - March 2024
5. Various of IAEA headquarters, flags;
6. IAEA sign.

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