China Halts Approval of Nuclear Projects Amid Safety Checks
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China has suspended approval of new nuclear projects and will conduct safety inspections of all nuclear power plants under construction in the wake of the radiation leaks in Japan, the State Council said.
“Approvals of new plants will be suspended including those in the pre-development phase until safety and improved long-term development plans are cleared,” the council said after a meeting chaired by Premier Wen Jiabao. The country’s nuclear power plants are all operating safely, the statement said.