Published on, Sept. 3 -- September 3, 2025 1:08 PM

Russia has announced plans to help China surpass the United States as the world's largest producer of nuclear power, following high-level talks in Beijing. The chief of Russia's state nuclear corporation, Rosatom, confirmed the cooperation during an interview broadcast on state television, highlighting China's ambitious expansion plans in atomic energy.

Currently, the United States operates the world's largest nuclear network, with nearly 97 gigawatts of installed capacity. China, however, is rapidly expanding its nuclear infrastructure and had 53.2 gigawatts of operational nuclear power capacity as of April 2024, according to global energy data. The country is aiming to catch up and ex...